159 Complaints 208 Veterinarians involved 180 Complaints 236 Veterinarians involved 198 Complaints 245 Veterinarians involved
Unlawful Practice
Following investigations , the College obtained two Court Orders from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to prevent a non-veterinarian from engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine .
Laverne Turnbull was ordered to stop practising veterinary dentistry in any form , including floating the teeth of an animal , examining an animal ’ s teeth and / or the oral cavity for the purposes of making an assessment , developing a diagnosis and / or formulating a treatment plan , scaling or polishing of the teeth of an animal , extracting an animal ’ s teeth and performing dental hygiene on an animal . Mr . Turnbull was not prevented from working as an auxiliary under the direct supervision of a veterinarian . The judgement awarded the College $ 5,000 .
Joseph Martin was ordered to stop practising veterinary medicine , including performing neuter surgeries , administering vaccines and administering anesthetics on or to animals . Mr . Martin is not prohibited from treating his own animals or animals owned by his employer . The judgement awarded the College $ 1,600 .
In achieving its public protection mandate , the College has the legal authority to obtain Court Orders preventing non-veterinarians from practising veterinary medicine .
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Matters Dealt with by the Complaints Committee
2014 2015 2016
159 Complaints 208 Veterinarians involved 180 Complaints 236 Veterinarians involved 198 Complaints 245 Veterinarians involved