Think you have LEGAL access to complementary healthcare for your ANIMALS in BC?

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It's time for animal owners to be taken seriously by the Minister of Agriculture.
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WHAT'S OUR MISSION?

The British Columbia Animal Owners Association supports freedom of choice for owners in the selection of healthcare options for animals in BC.

BCAOA OBJECTIVES

Our main objective is to promote an increased variety of wellness options available, including veterinary and complementary animal health care services.

ACCESS

Freedom for animal owners to access complementary animal health care services for pay without the threat of legal recrimination to the practitioner.

COMMUNICATE

Encourage open communications between the CVBC registered veterinarians and complementary animal health care providers.

COLLABORATE

Promote the freedom of CVBC registered veterinarians to collaborate with complementary health care service providers without the threat of legal action.

CERTIFY

Encourage the recognition of accredited education and certification programs for complementary animal health care practitioners.

THE CURRENT LAW

Regulations Defined by Law in the Province of British Columbia & by the Bylaws of the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia Restrict Non-Veterinary Practitioners from providing service identified under Common Areas of Unauthorized Practice Without Supervision from a CVBC Registered Veterinarian including the services listed in the table in this section.

WEBSITE SOURCES

Laws of BC that govern the CVBC

Addresses to review the Bylaws of the CVBC:

Equine Dental Services
Unauthorized Practice
Bylaw Policies, Ethics and Standards

Restricted Services

Massage & Reiki	Acupuncture & Acupressure
Acutherapy	Chiropractic
Physiotherapy	Tellington Touch
Behavioural Training	TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dentistry	Holistic
Homeopathy	Herbal Therapy
Botanical Medicine	Pharmacy
Nutraceutical Medicine	Craniosacral Therapy

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Educate yourself on the issues.
Explore the websites we've shared.

Decide if the issues are important to you.
Do you want the CHOICE to access Complementary animal health care options for your animals?

Talk to your Veterinarian.
Voice your concerns, and if you are a Vet, talk to the CVBC and make your concerns known.

Become a Member.
Show your support for the BCAOA Mission and Objectives. (scroll down)

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