Douglas Animal Hospital
Veterinary Cannabis Counselor
What is a Veterinary Cannabis Counsellor, VCC?
A VCC has completed a course with medically-based information about the internal cannabinoid system of animals, cannabis plant biology, the intersection of medicine with the evolving cannabis industry, and indications for cannabis therapy in veterinary patients. Certified cannabis counsellors have an advanced understanding of clinical applications, potential for drug interactions, and necessary diagnostic monitoring when cannabis is used in veterinary patients.
The role of a Veterinary Cannabis Counselor (VCC) is to work with your veterinarian to provide a safe and effective treatment protocol for clients wishing to use cannabis products as part of their pets medical plan.
What You Need to Know
Currently in Canada, there are no Health Canada approved products for veterinary use. For this reason, our veterinarians are unable to prescribe cannabis products for our patients. However, cannabis is an option you would like to add to your pets medical plan, Carol is fully trained to work with your veterinarian to guide you on the safe use of cannabis.
Carol is a registered veterinary technician at Douglas Animal Hospital and is an experienced VCC. You can arrange to have a phone call consultation.
What We Will Discuss
What results are the owner, veterinarian, and cannabis counselor aiming for?
How comfortable is the client with cannabis products and monitoring their pet?
The consultations also consist of a complete review of medical records including current medications/therapies in use, product analysis and guidance, and follow up until the goal previously established has been met.
Throughout the introduction phase, dosing, and monitoring, Carol will keep in contact with the veterinarian overseeing the patient and will work with them to determine if the treatment is working and if other areas of the medical plan need to be adjusted (such as medication changes, therapy changes). No changes in prescribed medications or therapies will be discussed with the client unless the primary veterinarian agrees it is best for the patient.
If you are interested in a consultation or would like more information, feel free to contact Carol, [email protected]
