Election of Council Treasurer
May 21, 2026
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.