The CVO’s Podcast

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CVO in 10- Prescribing in practice: What...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2026/08/27

Picture this: A client asks for a written prescription to have filled at a pharmacy instead of the clinic. Someone who isn’t a client presents a prescription from another veterinarian and asks you to fill it. What are your obligations?Join veterinarians Dr. Meaghan Bell and Dr. Susan Sabatini, the College’s Practice Advisors, as they discuss common prescribing scenarios and help clarify veterinarians’ obligations. Discussion includes: Written prescriptions, including when they must be provided and

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48:03

Episode 7: A “Novel” Approach to Team-based Care:...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2026/04/21

Join us for another episode of Elevating the Veterinary Team, where Dr. Steven Roche interviews Dr. Brendon Laing, co-founder and Chief Veterinary Officer of Novel, and his perspectives on the future of veterinary medicine and the role of team based care. Brendon is a 2013 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, a second generation veterinarian, and has served as President of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association in 2024, and was awarded the 2023 World Small Animal Veterinary Association

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54:32

Episode 6: The Rise of the RVT Wellness Provider: How...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Join us for another installment of Elevating the Veterinary Team, where Dr. Steven Roche interviews Dr. Amanda MacDonald of RVT Integrations about her experiences leaving practice ownership and entering a new career supporting RVT presence in wellness appointment workflows. She is joined by Dr. Jackie Day, who has implemented this strategy at her practice, and RVT Heather Fledderus who performs wellness appointments.Some highlights of this conversation: 0:00 Introduction to Elevating the

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44:05

Exploring Cultural Humility and the Veterinary...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2025/09/24

For veterinarians, the ability to provide effective care relies not only on medical expertise, but also on understanding and respecting the cultural backgrounds of clients, colleagues and team members. Cultural humility invites you to adopt a mindset of continuous learning and self-reflection in interactions with diverse cultures.In this podcast, Emily Ewles, the College's Principal for Quality Assurance and Improvement, and Krithika Jeyaraman, the College's Community Engagement Strategist, welcome

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39:30

Innovations & Trends in Profession-based Regulation

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2025/08/21

An informative conversation exploring key innovations and trends in profession-based regulation over the past 30 years. Tune in as Jan Robinson, College Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, chats with Harry Cayton, an internationally recognized advisor on professional regulation and governance. The session is moderated by the College's Deputy Registrar, Shilo Tooze.As one of the oldest regulated professions in the province, the veterinary profession has been entrusted with regulating the medical

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43:59

Episode 5: Unique challenges in rural care:...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Join us for another installment of Elevating the Veterinary Team, where Dr. Steven Roche talks to Dr. Lance Males, of Temiskaming Veterinary Services, about his experiences growing his rural northern practice. Lance is a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, a professor of veterinary science at Northern College since 2004, and a member of the ProVet Alliance.Some highlights of this Conversation: 00:00 Introduction to Elevating the Veterinary Team 00:38 Meet Dr. Lance Males: Transforming a

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38:42

Episode 4: Revolutionizing emergency vet care: how...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2025/03/14

In this episode, Dr. Steven Roche talks to Dr. David Bessler (founder of the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)) about the priorities and vision that sets VEG apart from other consolidated or corporate veterinary hospitals. Some highlights in this conversation: 00:00 Introduction to Elevating the Veterinary Team 00:30 Meet Dr. David Bessler and VEG 02:24 The Importance of Team-Based Care 02:55 Enhancing Client and Patient Experience 10:45 Creating a Rewarding Work Environment 22:43 Innovative

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23:50

TeamCheck Awareness Campaign

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2025/01/20

Learn more about the Ontario Collaborative for Well-being in Veterinary Medicine, its mandate, and TeamCheck, the awareness campaign focused on the theme of prevention.Shilo Tooze, Deputy Registrar at the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, moderates the session with guests: Terra Shastri, Chief Experience Officer (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association), Andria Jones, Professor, Department of Population Medicine (Ontario Veterinary College), Shana Westrop, Member Services & Communications

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34:43

Episode 3 Leading by example: setting a team-based...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2025/01/02

In this episode, Dr. Steven Roche and Dr. Mike Pownall (co-founder of McKee-Pownall Equine Services) as they explore some of the unique features of equine medicine and innovative ways to improve employee retention and quality of life for staff. Some highlights in this conversation: 00:00 Introduction to Elevating the Veterinary Team 00:40 Meet Dr. Mike Pownall 01:40 Dr. Pownall's Journey in Veterinary Medicine 04:09 Building a Team-Based Practice 08:11 Core Values and Culture at McKee-Pownall

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39:12

Episode 2: Establishing trust, playing to people’s...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Join Dr. Steven Roche and Dr. Enid Stiles (Owner of Sherwood Park Animal Hospital) as they discuss the keys to staff retention and buy-in, the benefits of leveraging technology in clinic workflows, and the importance of having a team-based approach to human resources. Some highlights in this conversation: 00:00 Introduction to Elevating the Veterinary Team 01:39 Meet Dr. Enid Stiles: A Journey in Veterinary Medicine 04:40 Defining Team-Based Care in Veterinary Practice 07:21 Implementing Trust and

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29:34

Episode 1: Setting the Stage: Defining team-based care

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2024/12/11

Join Dr. Steven Roche as he discusses how the nature of team-based care is shifting in the veterinary profession with Jan Robinson (Registrar & CEO of the CVO), Dr. Jeff Wichtel (Dean of OVC), and John Stevens (CEO of the OVMA). Is the adoption of a team-based approach to medicine the key to future-proofing the profession? What defines team-based care?Some highlights in this conversation: 00:00 Introduction to the Evolving Veterinary Profession 00:51 Meet Your Host: Dr. Steven Roche 01:24

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12:27

Have you seen the new One Health Promotional Kit?

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2024/07/26

Veterinary teams have an important role in One Health – learn more through our new podcast! College Registrar and Chief Executive Officer Jan Robinson is joined by John Stevens, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association and Kristina Cooper, Provincial Manager of the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians Public Health Rabies Response Program.The episode highlights the vital role of veterinary teams in promoting One Health, with a focus on the new One Health

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38:00

The Impact of Spectrum of Care on Practice

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2024/07/09

College President Dr. Wade Wright and Dr. Jason Coe, PhD, Professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, chat about Spectrum of Care in veterinary practice. The episode provides valuable insights into the evolving concept of Spectrum of Care and its potential impact on veterinary practice, and how it can be used to support client communication. Dr. Wright and Coe also discuss connections to professional well-being and explore the misconception of gold standard

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11:46

Medical Records - Answering your questions

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2024/02/15

In this episode of our Practice Advise series, Dr. Kim Lambert, Associate Registrar of Quality Practice and Dr. Susan Sabatini, one of the College's practice advisors, answer some questions we frequently get asked about medical records. Get answers to questions like "are veterinarians required to provide an owner with their animal’s medical record when asked?".The practice advisory service is available to anyone seeking information related to the regulations, policy and expectations associated with

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11:58

Prescribing and Dispensing (Part 3) - Answering your...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2024/02/15

In this episode of our Practice Advise series, Dr. Kim Lambert, Associate Registrar of Quality Practice and Dr. Susan Sabatini, one of the College's practice advisors, answer some questions we frequently get asked about prescribing and dispensing. Get answers to questions like "can a veterinarian prescribe and dispense an injectable drug to a client to administer to their animal themselves?". The practice advisory service is available to anyone seeking information related to the regulations, policy

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09:27

Prescribing and Dispensing (Part 2) - Answering your...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2024/02/15

In this episode of our Practice Advise series, Dr. Kim Lambert, Associate Registrar of Quality Practice and Dr. Susan Sabatini, one of the College's practice advisors, answer some questions we frequently get asked about prescribing and dispensing. Get answers to questions like "does a veterinarian have to educate a client about common side effects and proper storage each time a drug is prescribed?". The practice advisory service is available to anyone seeking information related to the regulations,

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09:55

Prescribing and Dispensing (Part 1) - Answering your...

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2024/02/15

In this episode of a new Practice Advise series, Dr. Kim Lambert, Associate Registrar of Quality Practice and Dr. Susan Sabatini, one of the College's practice advisors, answer some questions we frequently get asked about prescribing and dispensing. Get answers to questions like "does a veterinarian need to examine an animal at least once a year to prescribe and dispense medications?". The practice advisory service is available to anyone seeking information related to the regulations, policy and

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18:56

The Role of the Expert Witness

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2023/03/15

This is the sixth and final episode of the Protecting Animal Welfare in Today's World: Building Unity through Understanding series. In this episode, Jan Robinson, Registrar and CEO of the College, hosts Scott Sylvia, a senior investigator with Provincial Animal Welfare Services and veterinarians Dr. Heather Melinyshyn and Dr. Bruce Robertson to discuss the role of veterinarians as expert witnesses in animal welfare cases and their experiences testifying in these cases.

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18:13

The PAWS Act

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2023/03/01

This is episode five of the Protecting Animal Welfare in Today's World: Building Unity through Understanding series. In this episode, Jan Robinson, Registrar and CEO of the College, hosts Scott Sylvia, a senior investigator with Provincial Animal Welfare Services and veterinarian Dr. Sarah Thompson to discuss the PAWS act and the role of veterinarians and inspectors in the provincial animal welfare services system.

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14:33

Recognizing Animal Abuse and Facing Moral Dilemmas

The CVO’s Podcast ·

2023/02/15

This is episode four of the Protecting Animal Welfare in Today's World: Building Unity through Understanding series. In this episode, Agnes Pawelek from OVMA hosts Scott Sylvia, a senior investigator with Provincial Animal Welfare Services and veterinarians Dr. Amy Bennett and Dr. Albert Wimmers to discuss the differences between neglect and abuse and the ethical challenges that veterinarians face when confronted with such cases.

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