2. ABVMA REGISTRATION
DAY
Radisson Hotel Edmonton South
Edmonton, Alberta
June 13, 2012
3. WHAT IS THE ABVMA?
The professional regulatory
organization (PRO) responsible for
regulating the practice of veterinary
medicine and representing the veterinary
profession within the Province of Alberta.
Veterinarians
Animal Health Technologists
4. WHAT IS THE ABVMA?
A not-for-profit organization.
Established through legislation:
Veterinary Profession Act (VPA)
5. PROVINCIALLY SELF-GOVERNING
REGULATED PROFESSION
PUBLIC
GOVERNMENT
WHAT
COMMITTEES &
COUNCIL
WHO
MEMBERS
HOW
ALBERTA VETERINARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
6. MAINTAINING ACCOUNTABILITY
Report annually to provincial government -
Minister of Human Services.
Government appointed public members
on councils and committees
ABVMA Annual Report is a public
document
7. PROVINCIALLY REGULATED
Veterinary Profession Act
General Regulations to the Act
SELF GOVERNING
ABVMA Bylaws
Council Guidelines
ABVMA Policy and Procedures
8. GOVERNANCE AMENDMENT
Membership
Committees
Council
Annual General Meeting
Bylaws & Council Guidelines immediate effect
VPA and Regulations made by Government
Administrative Steps
Alberta Employment and Immigration
Professions & Occupations (P&O) requests
9. OTHER RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Provincial:
Radiation Protection Act
Animal Health Act
Drug and Pharmacy Act
Motor Transport Act
Municipality Act
Animal Protection Act
Environment Legislation
Privacy Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act
10. OTHER RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Federal:
Food and Drug Act
Health of Animals Act
Radiation Emitting Devices Act
Meat Inspection Act
Controlled Drugs and Substances
11. OBJECTIVES OF THE ABVMA
To encourage and promote the health,
humane treatment and usefulness of
animals;
Protect public health;
Protect environmental health;
12. OBJECTIVES OF THE ABVMA
To promote, encourage and develop
veterinary medicine;
In the interest of the public and
profession, regulate the practice of
veterinary medicine in Alberta;
13. OBJECTIVES OF THE ABVMA
To arrange for and conduct courses of
instructions, studies and lectures;
To cooperate with associations, societies
and organizations having, in whole or in
part, objectives similar to those of this
Association.
18. Owners
All Registered Veterinarians and
Animal Health Technologists
Council
Legislated Committees
Professional
Enhancement Committees
CEO
Registrar
20. CEO
Registrar
Staff
•Practice Standards Practice Inspection
•Discipline and Ethics
•Registration
•Communication and Professional Enhancement
•Financial Management
•External Communication
•Council and Committee Activities
•Other
22. CEO
Registrar
Staff
Customers
•Veterinary Clinics
•Veterinary Businesses
•Federal / Provincial Government
•Public as a whole
•Individuals of the public
•Related Stakeholders
•Veterinarians
•Other
23.
24. COUNCIL
The ABVMA governing body.
Voting Members
Eight veterinarians
elected based on regional representation
Two public members
appointed by the Provincial Government
represent the public interest
25. COUNCIL
Non-Voting Members
Ex-Officio Members
CVMA CFIA AARD
AAAHT UCVM WCVM
Past President
AHT Council Member
26. COUNCIL
Governs by making policy:
Policy determines long-term direction of
the Association consistent with the VPA,
General Regulations, and Bylaws.
Development of Council Guidelines,
policies and procedures.
28. ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Duane Landals – Registrar
Dr. Darrell Dalton – Deputy Registrar
Dr. Phil Buote – Complaints Director
Mrs. Midge Landals – Manager
Communications and Member
Services
29. ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Kathy Mosmann – Executive Assistant
Communications
Ms. Janeen McPhee – Administrator, Practice
Certification and Radiation Programs
Mrs. Brenda Betnar –Administrative Assistant
30. ADMINISTRATION
Ms. Lisa Barry – Administrative Assistant
(Regulatory and Discipline)
Mrs. Margaret Massey – Administrator,
Member Registration
Mrs. Carmen Luca – Accounts Administrator
31. ABVMA COMMITTEES
Legislated or Operational
Defined in VPA & Regulations
Professional Enhancement or Policy
Development
Established by Council
32. LEGISLATED COMMITTEES
Registration Committee
Practice Inspection & Practice
Standards Committee
Complaint Review Committee
Hearing Tribunal
Practice Review Board
35. ABVMA LEADERSHIP WEEKEND
Committee Member Training
Leadership Training
Annual General Meeting
February 8-10, 2013 in Calgary
36. ABVMA
LEGISLATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Registration
Veterinarians
Animal Health Technologists
Verify Credentials
Good Moral Character
Legally Eligible to Work
37. ABVMA
LEGISLATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Discipline Process
Maintain accountability to the
Public
Complaints Process
Veterinarians
Animal Health Technologists
Permit Holders
38. ABVMA
LEGISLATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Practice Inspection Practice Standards
(PIPS Committee)
Establish and Verify Standards for any entity
offering veterinary services
Practice Certification, Audit & Inspection
Annual Quality Assurance Self Verification
Radiation Quality Assurance
40. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy Development Committees
Established by ABVMA Council
Mandate is either:
a specific set of responsibilities
to review and discuss issues to make
recommendations to Council
41. ABVMA COMMITTEES
Recommendations assist Council to:
Recognize and be responsive to the diversity and
changes within the profession,
Promote the veterinary profession,
Be pro-active in addressing veterinary issues,
Make recommendation regarding the advancement of
quality veterinary medicine, and
Liaise with the profession, the public and special
interest groups
42. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocacy - Voice of the Profession
Establishing the Profession’s
identity; including veterinarians and
animal health technologists
Global perspective, member’s role
in caring for animals and public
health
43. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Legislation Development
VPA, General Regulations
Animal Health Act
Animal Protection Act
Radiation Safety
44. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Representation and Delegation
Animal Owner Groups Industry
Professional Associations Governments
Welfare Organizations Others
Educational Institutions
46. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Continuing Education
Regional CE
Specific Training Sessions
Radiation Quality Assurance
BSE Surveillance
47. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resource Development
Recruitment
Career Development Video
AHT and DVM Advisory Committees
Curriculum Development
48. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resource Development
AHT and DVM Student Presentations
Pre-Vet Student Presentations
Classroom Agricultural Program
49. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development
Economic Survey
Resource Material and Manuals
Affinity Partnerships
50. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication
Member Magazine Annual Report
Directory Fax Releases
E-News Social Media
53. ANNUAL RENEWALS
Sent out to members’ home address in
early November
Due December 31
Renew online (instant receipt), fax, or mail
Membership cards mailed out March/April
54. TYPES OF
MEMBERSHIP/TRANSFERS
Transfer in Nov/Dec to avoid transfer fee
Non-Practicing or Time Limited
Call us if you are unsure what works best
for your situation.
55. CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE)
If graduated in 2012, or received Certificate of
Qualification (CQ) in 2012, then CE requirement
starts in 2013
Keep certificates/receipts for 5 years in case you
get audited, but do not sent to ABVMA office
CE information – Council Guidelines and Bylaws
56. LETTER OF GOOD STANDING
Call or email us if you need to register in
another province/state to request a Letter
of Good Standing (LGS).
57. NAME CHANGE REQUEST
Need written request with copy of
marriage certificate or updated drivers
license.
58. NEW GRADS
If still pending, will not be able to log in.
New Grad Veterinarian needs:
Certificate of Qualification (from CVMA)
Notarized copy of veterinary degree
New Grad AHT needs:
Notarized copy of animal health technology diploma
VTNE result (if write in AB, testing agency will
release results to ABVMA)