The AM portion of the June 2012 ABVMA Registration Day with an overview of the ABVMA

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.

14. ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS
GOVERNANCE

16. Owners
All Registered Veterinarians and
Animal Health Technologists
Council

17. Owners
All Registered Veterinarians and
Animal Health Technologists
Council
CEO
Registrar

18. Owners
All Registered Veterinarians and
Animal Health Technologists
Council
Legislated Committees
Professional
Enhancement Committees
CEO
Registrar

19. CEO
Registrar
Staff

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

21. CEO
Registrar
Staff
Customers

22. CEO
Registrar
Staff
Customers
•Veterinary Clinics
•Veterinary Businesses
•Federal / Provincial Government
•Public as a whole
•Individuals of the public
•Related Stakeholders
•Veterinarians
•Other

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.

27. COUNCIL
Key Information Sources
 Committees
Policy Development
 Administration
ABVMA Staff
 Membership

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

33. PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
COMMITTEES
 Animal Welfare Committee
 Companion Animal Committee
 Equine Committee
 Food Animal Committee
 Alternate Livestock and Wildlife
Committee

34. PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
COMMITTEES
 VetMed 21 Committee
 Task Forces
 Working Groups

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

39. ABVMA
LEGISLATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Continuing Education (CE)
 Members are required to acquire CE
in order to maintain their
registration
 ABVMA provides CE opportunities

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

45. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Continuing Education
 CanWest Veterinary Conference
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel,
Banff, Alberta, October 13-16, 2012

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

51. ABVMA
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication
ABVMA Member Website
Social Media

52. ABVMA REGISTRATION
DAY
Membership FAQs

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)

59. Questions?