Our Vision:

An educated and empowered global veterinary medical cannabis community.

Ramifications for Vets, Patients, and Companies…

Top Reasons Vets Won’t Advise Patients on Cannabis

68.1%
Not Knowledgeable
59.6%
Field Needs More Research
48.8%
It is Illegal

Vets Struggle to Advise Patients

Percent of vets that felt comfortable discussing CBD with colleagues 61.5 %
Percent of vets that felt comfortable discussing CBD with pet parents 45.5 %
Percent of vets that have encountered the topic with pet parents 96 %

90% of owners consider their pets an equal member of the family…

But Parents Need Credible Advice

Percent of parents that have purchased cannabis or hemp products for their pet 79.8 %
Percent of parents citing legality as a reason for not purchasing 1.7 %

If 96% of vets have encountered the question…

but 55% don’t feel comfortable discussing it with patients…

and 80% of parents have already purchased products…

WHERE DO PARENTS GO FOR ADVICE?

MEET BROCK

the current marketplace solution to pet parents’ problem
Budtender/Influencer/Part time community college

Brock graduated North High 3 years ago. He’s currently working his way through El Camino Community College (online) where he hopes to graduate with his associate’s degree in something on which he hasn’t entirely decided.

What Issues Do Product Producers Face?

No Veterinary
Leadership

Limited Growth Potential & Disproportionate Impact on Small Operators

No Uniform Standards for Production or Administration

THE PROBLEM

Veterinarians

Struggle to advise pet parents on the merits and capabilities of treatments based on the endocannabinoid system

Pet Parents

Don’t know whom they can trust, what is safe, and consequently lack the hope they and their pet deserve

Companies

Have no clarity or guidance on product development, marketing, or even medical efficacy

Veterinarians

Awareness, education, and guidance of legalities surrounding products derived from cannabis

Pet Parents

A single source of credibility to help them find the right treatment so they can focus on making their pet well

Companies

Access to veterinary expertise, industry research, and the latest scientific and empirical evidence

For Vets

Veterinary Cannabis Society will collect and maintain current research on medical cannabinoids for the veterinary community

Awareness

Speakers’ Bureau and CE presentations by veterinary cannabinoid experts

Education

Resource hub and regular communication about clinical research peer reviewed articles, and guidance around current laws and regulations

Connections

Directories, links and list servers for members to post questions to the group
(including cannabis experts)

For Pet Parents

Veterinary Cannabis Society will provide pet parents with direct access to the latest information about medical cannabis for pets and policies affecting access

Information

Resource hub with veterinary discussions, company and product safety information, and cannabis consulting services

Access

Directories of veterinarians, industry experts, and company representatives to discuss product usage as part of holistic pet wellness plans

Advocacy

Coordination and legislative assistance to state legislatures, VMBs and regulatory bodies on issues surrounding cannabinoid use and animal safety

For Companies

Veterinary Cannabis Society will enable access to crucial information that will inform an entire industry serving pets

Access

Exposure to veterinary experts, industry practitioners, and medical and scientific advisors

Collaboration

Opportunities to participate in advocacy impacting operations

Guidance

Access to resources to improve pet safety and guidance on legal and regulatory requirements

CY2020 VCS Timeline

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    Call to action for select professionals

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    Advisory Board created

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    Establish milestones and key success markers

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    Board, officers identified and appointed

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    Key operational hires, Interns, volunteers

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    Institutional fundraising and sponsorship

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    Public launch and member ship drive

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    Media drive/PR campaign

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    Full web presence launch with call to action and opportunities

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    Premier Fundraising Event in LA & NY

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    Media list and invites

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    Set Up Legislative Coordination Office

The Team

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Trina Hazzah

Board Certified Veterinary Oncologist

DVM, CVCH, DACVIM (Oncology)

Practicing integrative oncologist, Speaker, Expert on cannabis therapeutics for pets

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Gary Richter

Integrative Medicine Expert

MS, DVM, CVA, CVC, GDVWHM

Practicing veterinarian, Cannabis expert, Author, Speaker, 2019 Holistic Practitioner of the Year

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Tim Stanfield, Esq.

Greenberg Traurig Legal Advisor

Leading firm and counsel across regulated industries, including hemp
Government advocacy and regulation expertise

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Shanan Sabin

Communications Strategic Advisor

Formerly with Procter & Gamble, Google, PGA TOUR
Three-time Effie Award winning marketer

How You Can Help…

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    Help Plan and Execute Launch

    Experts in marketing, social media, fundraising, grant writing, sponsorship

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    Committee Members, Leaders to Conduct Research

    Help with growth and outreach to veterinary and community connections

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    Refer Friends and Colleagues

    Help Promote the Organization

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    Donate

    Give time, resources, or connections to fuel the launch

Our Mission is to create lasting solutions that ensure the safe use of cannabis in pets through education, advocacy, and promoting product standards.

Our Vision is an educated and empowered global veterinary medical cannabis community.

Email:
Click here to email us

Florida Mailing Address
7901 4th St. North, Suite 4404
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

California Mailing Address
4382 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611

Veterinary Cannabis Society is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization in the United States. Tax ID #85-0986090

Veterinary Cannabis Society does not endorse any specific products.

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