Think you have LEGAL access to complementary healthcare for your ANIMALS in BC?
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WHAT'S OUR MISSION?
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The British Columbia Animal Owners Association supports freedom of choice for owners in the selection of healthcare options for animals in BC.
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BCAOA OBJECTIVES
Our main objective is to promote an increased variety of wellness options available, including veterinary and complementary animal health care services.
Freedom for animal owners to access complementary animal health care services for pay without the threat of legal recrimination to the practitioner.
Encourage open communications between the CVBC registered veterinarians and complementary animal health care providers.
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Promote the freedom of CVBC registered veterinarians to collaborate with complementary health care service providers without the threat of legal action.
Encourage the recognition of accredited education and certification programs for complementary animal health care practitioners.
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THE CURRENT LAW
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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
Addresses to review the Bylaws of the CVBC:
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Restricted Services
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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) Follow us on facebook and youtube. |
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DONATE
Your financial support will help us spread the word and bring this conversation to the folks in government who can help us change the current legal situation. |
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Email your MLA and the Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham.
Tell our elected officials and the Minister responsible for the legislation governing animal healthcare know that you want better access to complementary options for your animals. Honorable Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, PO Box 9343 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 Email: AGR.Minister@gov.bc.ca |
Join us to support our work to improve access to complementary healthcare options for our animals and pets.
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Complementary Health Care Resources
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Alberta Association for Animal Owners Rights www.aaaor.ca
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BC Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork Professionals www.bcaambp.org
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OUR SPONSORS
Thank you for supporting BCAOA.
If you are a business and would like to be a sponsor, please contact us here.
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BC College of Equine Therapy
website coming soon
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