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Canine Importation Letter from CFIA to Veterinarians

The CVMA has shared a letter from the CFIA regarding canine importation.  The CVBC would like to pass this information along to all registrants.  Please click this link to view. 

Introduction of New Registrar, Dr. Megan Bergman

The CVBC is excited to have Dr. Megan Bergman step into the role of Registrar & CEO effective July 19, 2021. See the CVBC’s Eblast from April 9, 2021 for an introduction to Dr. Bergman, and stay tuned for an upcoming video podcast where we will hear about Dr. Bergman’s history, heroes and hopes. 

Unauthorized Practice

The attached poster has been developed by the College of Veterinarians of BC and the Society of BC Veterinarians as a joint public education effort to explain the value and importance of veterinary dental care and the risks of seeking the care of non-veterinarians who are engaging in the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine. 11×17″ posters will be distributed to all SBCV members and to all practice facilities in the mailout for the SBCV’s upcoming Westcoast Veterinarian journal. 

Introduction of Interim Registrar

We are pleased to announce that as of April 20th Dr. Jane Pritchard has stepped into the Registrar duties as an Interim Registrar of the CVBC.  Dr. Pritchard has very recently retired as the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Province and Director of the Animal Health Branch.  Dr. Pritchard comes with a long and distinguished history of public service spent with the Province.  Her knowledge and experience with the Ministry of Agriculture, regulation and governance, and the veterinary profession in general will prove invaluable to help the College through this next transition phase.

Notice to Registrants

As communicated by e-blast to registrants on March 4, 2020, Ms. Luisa Hlus has left the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia.  Dr. Stacey Thomas (Deputy Registrar) has been appointed by Council to the role of Acting Registrar while Council conducts a formal search for a new Registrar.

Results of the 2020 Election

The following three registrants have been elected to Council, effective March 6, 2020:

  • Dr. Maarten Hart
  • Dr. Jane Mancell
  • Dr. Michele Martin

Voter turnout amounted to 611 eligible registrants.  Thank you for participating.

Renewed Council Election Cycle 2020

As messaged to the profession on January 28, 2020, nominations are open again to fill three positions on Council, each for a three-year term.  Below is a revised election schedule applicable only to the current circumstances, modified by Council at its January 24, 2020 meeting (pursuant to Bylaw s. 1.8(4)):

Nominations Deadline – February 13, 2020 at noon

  • Candidates Declared by February 17, 2020
  • Electronic Election Opens on February 18, 2020
  • Voting Deadline – March 2, 2020 at midnight
  • Outcome Announcement by March 4, 2020
  • First Council Meeting – March 6, 2020

Unauthorized Practice Alert – Pampered Pets Ultrasonic and Rhonda Marie Hiebert

On December 20, 2019, the CVBC obtained a Court Order by consent, prohibiting a non-veterinarian from offering oral hygiene, dental care and other health services.  A copy of entered Court Order may be found here.  In 2017, the BC Supreme Court delivered reasons for judgement in a similar case Dentapet decision.  Please visit our website page Public Protection/Unauthorized Practice/Injunctions for more information and contact the office if you have any questions.