REGULATING BC VETERINARIANS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
On June 8, 2026, a Discipline Committee Panel found that all of the allegations contained in the citation had been proved and found that Dr. Sewell committed unprofessional conduct. A written decision is pending the outcome of the hearing on consequences and costs. More information can be
UPDATE (effective August 14, 2026): Stay of suspension granted on terms and conditions found here. Dr. Janice Posnikoff is ordered to serve a suspension that will end at the later of the date that is two months after the start of the suspension or the date
Dr. Janice Posnikoff is reprimanded; ordered to complete four hours of continuing education on specified topics and complete an additional specified course; and ordered to pay $28,154.92. Read the full decision. Read the decision on liability.
Dr. Kirsten Riphagen was elected Treasurer by Council on May 15, 2026 to replace outgoing Council member Mr. Gian Sihota (Bylaws 1.21). The College is deeply grateful to Mr. Gian Sihota, whose term as an appointed public member of Council ended on April 1, 2026, for
The following members of Council were elected by Council on March 20, 2026 to serve a one-year term as officers of Council (Bylaws 1.19-1.25): President: Dr. Jane PritchardVice-President: Dr. Gigi LinTreasurer: Mr. Gian Sihota
Dr. Hardeep Kataria is ordered to pay $35,889.55 and ordered to complete the CVBC Bylaw and Ethics Seminar and take and pass the CVBC Bylaw and Ethics Exam. Read the full decision. Read the decision on liability.
Dr. Douglas Casey and Dr. Robert McLeod have been elected to the Council of the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia, each for a 3-year term effective March 20, 2026. The College is grateful to outgoing Council members Dr. Michele Martin and Dr. Justin McLash for
We thank registrants for attending the 2025 AGM and for their thoughtful questions. A summary of the questions and answers, including answers that we were not able to get to at the AGM, can be found via the AGM page
The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia’s 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements are available for viewing and download here
NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (follow the link for details) .
Dr. Janice Posnikoff is found to have committed professional misconduct in failing to cooperate with the College’s investigation in breach of the Veterinarians Act, SBC 2010, c 15. Read the full decision. A hearing and decision on sanctions and costs will follow.
The proposed revised CVBC Bylaws Schedule “C” – Prescribed Fees and Assessments was approved by a simple majority of voting registrants in accordance with section 26 of the Veterinarians Act. 36% of eligible registrants voted. 55.4% voted in favour. More information can be found here.
Accreditation of English Bay Veterinary Ultrasound Service was cancelled as of July 9, 2025. No veterinary services may be offered. The practice has not provided contact information for accessing medical records. More information about the facility can be found here.
The College is projected to become insolvent in May 2026. Pursuant to section 26 of the Veterinarians Act, eligible registrants are invited to vote on whether to approve a revised CVBC Bylaws Schedule “C” – Prescribed Fees and Assessments, which would increase private practice registration fees for the first time in 14 years. Voting details and other important information can be found here.
Provisional approval to operate for Gentle Pet Clinic in Fort St. John has been revoked as of July 9, 2025. No veterinary services may be offered. The practice has not provided contact information for accessing medical records.
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