The CVBC administers its mandate through the Council, which governs and oversees the College and its activities. The Council, except for public members who are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council or Minister, are elected by the members of the CVBC pursuant to the Veterinarians Act and the CVBC Bylaws.
Dr. Jane Pritchard
President, Elected Member
First Elected: 2022/03/11
Term Start: 2025/03/14
Term End: 2028/03/14
Dr. Michele Martin
Vice-President, Elected Member
First Elected: 2020/03/06
Term Start: 2023/03/06
Term End: 2026/03/06
Mr. Gian Sihota
Treasurer, Public Member
First Appointed: 2019/03/01
Term Start: 2023/04/01
Term End: 2026/04/01
Dr. Justin McLash
Elected Member
First Appointed: 2023/03/03
Term Start: 2023/03/03
Term End: 2026/0303
Dr. Gigi Lin
Elected Member
First Elected: 2024/03/22
Term Start: 2024/03/22
Term End: 2027/03/22
Dr. Kirsten Riphagen
Elected Member
First Elected: 2024/03/22
Term Start: 2024/03/22
Term End: 2027/03/22
Raminder Pooni
Public member
First Appointed:
2025/06/12
Term Start: 2025/06/12
Term End: 2026/06/12
Raminder Kang
Public member
First Appointed:
2025/06/12
Term Start: 2025/06/12
Term End: 2026/06/12
Wesley Shoemaker
Public member
First Appointed:
2025/06/12
Term Start: 2025/06/12
Term End: 2026/06/12
The CVBC Council meets approximately every 6 weeks by videoconference.
Council meetings are typically composed of an open session and a closed session. Individuals who are not members of Council may attend and observe open meetings in accordance with CVBC Bylaw s. 1.32:
Any person attending or participating at an open meeting must act with respect and reasonable decorum, and accept the rulings of the chair.
If you wish to attend and observe an open meeting of Council, please email feedback@cvbc.ca to receive a Zoom link.
For minutes prior to 2016 please contact the office.
