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College of Veterinarians of Ontario

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The College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) is the governing body for veterinarians in Ontario. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the college to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as a veterinarian in this province.

Registration Practices Assessment Report, 2016

This summary of the assessment includes recommendations for improvement.

2021

The Fair Registration Practices (FRP) report for the College of Veterinarians of Ontario is publicly available and may be accessed by clicking FRP2021CVO.pdf.aspx which will take you directly to their website.

2020

2019

Veterinarians-Fair Registration Practices Report-2020.pdf

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2020
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	121	41	20	152	0	334
Applicants who became members	120	40	15	129	0	304

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	125	50	26	150	0	351
Applicants who became members	126	57	22	120	0	325

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	123	49	15	130	0	317
Applicants who became members	120	48	15	99	0	282

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	122	42	14	118	0	296
Applicants who became members	119	40	12	84	0	255

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	141	33	17	111	0	302
Applicants who became members	121	29	15	75	0	240

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	113	33	11	114	0	271
Applicants who became members	105	30	11	64	0	210

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	100	29	11	115	0	255
Applicants who became members	98	25	7	83	0	213

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	96	30	17	94	0	237
Applicants who became members	94	25	17	56	0	192

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	100	29	21	95	0	245
Applicants who became members	99	26	12	41	0	178

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	130	15	22	92	0	259
Applicants who became members	114	15	21	84	0	234

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	101	0	2	28	n/a	131
Applicants who became members	100	20	19	72	n/a	211

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	111	32	4	107	0	254
Applicants who became members	110	32	4	54	0	200

2019

Veterinarians-Fair Registration Practices Report-2019.pdf

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2019
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	125	54	24	176	0	379
Applicants who became members	122	49	25	137	0	333

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	125	50	26	150	0	351
Applicants who became members	126	57	22	120	0	325

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	123	49	15	130	0	317
Applicants who became members	120	48	15	99	0	282

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	122	42	14	118	0	296
Applicants who became members	119	40	12	84	0	255

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	141	33	17	111	0	302
Applicants who became members	121	29	15	75	0	240

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	113	33	11	114	0	271
Applicants who became members	105	30	11	64	0	210

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	100	29	11	115	0	255
Applicants who became members	98	25	7	83	0	213

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	96	30	17	94	0	237
Applicants who became members	94	25	17	56	0	192

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	100	29	21	95	0	245
Applicants who became members	99	26	12	41	0	178

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	130	15	22	92	0	259
Applicants who became members	114	15	21	84	0	234

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	101	0	2	28	n/a	131
Applicants who became members	100	20	19	72	n/a	211

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	111	32	4	107	0	254
Applicants who became members	110	32	4	54	0	200

2018

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2019
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	125	54	24	176	0	379
Applicants who became members	122	49	25	137	0	333

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	125	50	26	150	0	351
Applicants who became members	126	57	22	120	0	325

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	123	49	15	130	0	317
Applicants who became members	120	48	15	99	0	282

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	122	42	14	118	0	296
Applicants who became members	119	40	12	84	0	255

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	141	33	17	111	0	302
Applicants who became members	121	29	15	75	0	240

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	113	33	11	114	0	271
Applicants who became members	105	30	11	64	0	210

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	100	29	11	115	0	255
Applicants who became members	98	25	7	83	0	213

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	96	30	17	94	0	237
Applicants who became members	94	25	17	56	0	192

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	100	29	21	95	0	245
Applicants who became members	99	26	12	41	0	178

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	130	15	22	92	0	259
Applicants who became members	114	15	21	84	0	234

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	101	0	2	28	n/a	131
Applicants who became members	100	20	19	72	n/a	211

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	111	32	4	107	0	254
Applicants who became members	110	32	4	54	0	200

2017

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2019
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	125	54	24	176	0	379
Applicants who became members	122	49	25	137	0	333

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	125	50	26	150	0	351
Applicants who became members	126	57	22	120	0	325

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	123	49	15	130	0	317
Applicants who became members	120	48	15	99	0	282

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	122	42	14	118	0	296
Applicants who became members	119	40	12	84	0	255

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	141	33	17	111	0	302
Applicants who became members	121	29	15	75	0	240

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	113	33	11	114	0	271
Applicants who became members	105	30	11	64	0	210

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	100	29	11	115	0	255
Applicants who became members	98	25	7	83	0	213

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	96	30	17	94	0	237
Applicants who became members	94	25	17	56	0	192

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	100	29	21	95	0	245
Applicants who became members	99	26	12	41	0	178

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	130	15	22	92	0	259
Applicants who became members	114	15	21	84	0	234

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	101	0	2	28	n/a	131
Applicants who became members	100	20	19	72	n/a	211

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	111	32	4	107	0	254
Applicants who became members	110	32	4	54	0	200

2016

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2019
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	125	54	24	176	0	379
Applicants who became members	122	49	25	137	0	333

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	125	50	26	150	0	351
Applicants who became members	126	57	22	120	0	325

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	122	42	14	118	0	296
Applicants who became members	119	40	12	84	0	255

2015

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	141	33	17	111	0	302
Applicants who became members	121	29	15	75	0	240

2014

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	113	33	11	114	0	271
Applicants who became members	105	30	11	64	0	210

2013

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2013

Registration Practices Assessment Report — Summary (Veterinarians)

Registration Practices Assessment Report, 2013

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	100	29	11	115	0	255
Applicants who became members	98	25	7	83	0	213

2012

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2012

Registration Practices Assessment Report — Summary (Veterinarians)

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	96	30	17	94	0	237
Applicants who became members	94	25	17	56	0	192

2011

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2011

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	100	29	21	95	0	245
Applicants who became members	99	26	12	41	0	178

2010

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	130	15	22	92	0	259
Applicants who became members	114	15	21	84	0	234

2009

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009
Audit Report

For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	101	0	2	28	n/a	131
Applicants who became members	100	20	19	72	n/a	211

n/a = not available

2008

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008

In March 2009, the CVO invited the OFC to participate in a labour mobility workshop organized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. The workshop brought together regulators and qualifications assessment agencies from across Canada to discuss the potential impact of the federal-provincial-territorial Agreement on Internal Trade on issues such as veterinary licensing requirements, entry-to-practice standards, scope of practice and examination processes.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CVO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	111	32	4	107	0	254
Applicants who became members	110	32	4	54	0	200

2007

During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the CVO to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

Quick Facts

Number of Veterinarians	5,059
Number of Internationally Trained Veterinarians	1,417

You may find information about exam requirements and Canadian work experience requirements elsewhere on this site.

Location of Training, 2020

Ontario	3,314
Other Canadian Provinces	328
USA	109
Other International	1,308
Unknown	0
Total	5,059
Proportion of Internationally Trained Members (includes USA)	28.00%

The Top Five Source Countries For Internationally Trained Veterinarians, 2020

Largest Number	India
Second Largest Number	United Kingdom
Third Largest Number	Australia
Fourth Largest Number	Saint Kitts and Nevis
Fifth Largest Number	Grenada
Number of Applicants	74

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the CVO for further information about your ability to practise as a veterinarian in Ontario.

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