Think you have LEGAL access to complementary healthcare for your ANIMALS in BC?
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​THINK AGAIN.​

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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. ​
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) 

Follow us on facebook and youtube.​

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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bcaoa2017@gmail.com
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BCAOA
​ ​49-2780 Greenwood Rd,
​Nelson, BC  V1L 6L3



​Let Your Voice Be Heard 
write a letter and get involved
​on Facebook.
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

Complementary Health Care Resources

Alberta Association for Animal Owners Rights www.aaaor.ca
BC Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork Professionals www.bcaambp.org
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
​Animal Rehabilitation Division
http://bit.ly/2CyehvG

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​If you are a business and would like to be a sponsor, please contact us here.

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