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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. 
 

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. 

UPDATE effective January 9, 2026: This decision is the subject of an appeal to the BC Supreme Court under Action No. S-253019, Vancouver Registry. The Panel made an order on January 9, 2026 staying the orders contained in paragraph [5] 2. of the decision pending the outcome of the appeal.

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. 

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 Pritchard
Vice-President: Dr. Michele Martin
Treasurer: Mr. Gian Sihota 

2025 Council Election Results

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.

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.  

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. 

UPDATE effective January 9, 2026: This decision is the subject of an appeal to the BC Supreme Court under Action No. S-253019, Vancouver Registry.

 

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.