
CANNABIS SOCIETY


currently a nebulous ecosystem
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?

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











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 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
Call to action for select professionals
Advisory Board created
Establish milestones and key success markers
Board, officers identified and appointed
Key operational hires, Interns, volunteers
Institutional fundraising and sponsorship
Public launch and member ship drive
Media drive/PR campaign
Full web presence launch with call to action and opportunities
Premier Fundraising Event in LA & NY
Media list and invites
Set Up Legislative Coordination Office



Trina Hazzah
Board Certified Veterinary Oncologist
DVM, CVCH, DACVIM (Oncology)
Practicing integrative oncologist, Speaker, Expert on cannabis therapeutics for pets

Gary Richter
Integrative Medicine Expert
MS, DVM, CVA, CVC, GDVWHM
Practicing veterinarian, Cannabis expert, Author, Speaker, 2019 Holistic Practitioner of the Year

Tim Stanfield, Esq.
Greenberg Traurig Legal Advisor
Leading firm and counsel across regulated industries, including hemp
Government advocacy and regulation expertise

Shanan Sabin
Communications Strategic Advisor
Formerly with Procter & Gamble, Google, PGA TOUR
Three-time Effie Award winning marketer
Help Plan and Execute Launch
Experts in marketing, social media, fundraising, grant writing, sponsorship
Committee Members, Leaders to Conduct Research
Help with growth and outreach to veterinary and community connections
Refer Friends and Colleagues
Help Promote the Organization
Donate
Give time, resources, or connections to fuel the launch