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Great Place to Work Certified

The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia is pleased to share that it has been Great Place to Work® Certified. The College is proud to be an engaging, inclusive, and rewarding workplace to its valued employees who work diligently in service of the College’s public protection mandate.  

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Discipline Decision: Dr. Rajan Salhotra

  Dr. Rajan Salhotra is reprimanded, ordered to complete and pass the College’s Bylaw and Ethics course and exam, ordered to complete specified continuing education, and ordered to pay $29,465.31.   Read the full decision. Read the decision on liability.   

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Suspension: Dr. Javaid Chaudhry

Dr. Javaid Chaudhry is suspended for one month effective March 20, 2025. Dr. Chaudhry is prohibited from practising veterinary medicine in British Columbia while suspended.    Read the full decision. 

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Election of Council Officers

The following members of Council were elected on March 14, 2025 to serve a one-year term as officers of Council: President: Dr. Jane PritchardVice-President: Dr. Michele MartinTreasurer: Mr. Gian Sihota 

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Discipline Decision: Dr. Pavitar Bajwa

  Dr. Pavitar Bajwa is found to have:  committed professional misconduct by failing to obtain informed consent or any consent prior to the use of general anesthetic in the treatment of a dog, which was found to be a marked departure from the standard expected of a competent veterinarian;  maintained deficient medical

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Discipline Decision: Dr. Javaid Chaudhry

Dr. Javaid Chaudhry is reprimanded, suspended one month, ordered to undertake 12 hours of specified continuing education, and ordered to pay $40,372.73.   Read the full decision.  Read the decision on liability.  

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Discipline Decision: Dr. Rajan Salhotra

Dr. Rajan Salhotra is found to have maintained deficient medical records in breach of the College’s Bylaws and Professional Practice Standards.   Read the full decision.  A hearing and decision on sanctions and costs will follow. See update posted on March 20, 2025.   

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Annual General Meeting Notice

The Annual General Meeting of the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia will be held on November 24 at 11 am to 1 pm via Zoom. Agenda: Treasurer’s report Presentation of the College’s financial statements Registrar’s report President’s report Instructions on receiving the Zoom link will be provided prior to the meeting.

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Discipline Decision: Dr. Javaid Chaudhry

Dr. Javaid Chaudhry is found to have:   committed professional misconduct by treating a dog in a manner found to be a marked departure from the standard expected of a competent veterinarian; and  maintained deficient medical records in breach of the College’s Bylaws and Professional Practice Standards.   Read the full decision.  A hearing

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Council Member Resignation

Dr. Tammi Whelan tendered her resignation as a member of the CVBC Council and her resignation was accepted by the Council, effective July 15, 2022.  We would like to thank Dr. Whelan for her contribution on Council and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.   

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CVBC Complaints & Investigation Process Review

News Release Release Date:  July 13, 2022 College of Veterinarians of BC Embarks on Major Revision of Public Complaints Process A major revision of the College of Veterinarians of BC public complaints process is about to get underway as a result of a comprehensive review by Harry Cayton, an international expert on

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Newly Appointed Council Vice President

At its June 3, 2022 meeting, Council accepted the resignation of Mr. Chris Finding as Vice President.  He will remain as an active Public Member.  In his place, Council has appointed Dr. Michele Martin.  The current Council Executive is: Dr. Jane Pritchard, President Dr. Michele Martin, Vice President Mr. Gian Sihota, Treasurer

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Assistance with Avian Influenza Response

The CFIA’s Planning Team in the Emergency Response for Avian Influenza is soliciting interested parties to help with the ongoing monitoring of sick birds for the remainder of 2022.  Please read the Notice for full details.

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