REGULATING BC VETERINARIANS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Dr. Pavitar Bajwa is found to have: maintained deficient medical records in breach of the College’s Bylaws and Professional Practice Standards; committed professional misconduct by maintaining deficient medical records, the deficient nature of which was a marked departure from the standard expected of a competent veterinarian; failed to cooperate with the College’s
Dr. Pavitar Bajwa is found to have: failed to cooperate with the College’s investigation in breach of the Veterinarians Act, SBC 2010, c 15 and the College’s Professional Practice Standards; and committed professional misconduct by failing to cooperate with the College’s investigation. Read the full decision. A hearing and decision on sanctions
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.
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.
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.
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
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 records
Dr. Jane Pritchard has been re-elected to the Council of the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia for another 3-year term effective March 14, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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
The following two registrants have been elected to Council for a 3-year term, effective March 22, 2024: Dr. Wing Chi (Gigi) Lin Dr. Kirsten Riphagen
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.
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
