West Coast Animal Hospital
5269 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110
United States
(619) 431-1423
info@westcoast.vet
Consent for Chiropractic Treatment
Dr. Jessica Greene, ND, DC, CACNaturopathic Medical Doctor, Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified in Animal Chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association(858) 255-0499 / DrJessDC@hotmail.com
CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINATION & TREATMENT CONSENT FORM, AND CLIENT VERIFICATION OF CONCURRENT TRADITIONAL VETERINARY CARE
I am the owner of the animal described below, and being eighteen years of age or older, do understand, substantiate, and authorize the following:
1) Dr. Jess Greene is a Doctor of Chiropractic, licensed in the care of humans. She has attended several hundred hours of education specific to Animal Chiropractic, and has been certified in Animal Chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association.
2) Dr. Jess Greene IS NOT a veterinarian, and cannot take responsibility for the primary care of my animal.
3) Chiropractic Care IS NOT intended to replace traditional veterinary care, but is considered a Complimentary Therapy, to be used concurrently and in conjunction with my Veterinarian's care.
4) I understand that there is minimal research supporting the clinical efficacy of Animal Chiropractic, and that some aspects of my animal's care may be used in future research data.
5) Dr. Jess Greene has explained to me the scope of her care, and described the procedures she will perform on my animal. I understand those procedures and acknowledge that they agree with the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) description of Animal Chiropractic as follows: "Veterinary [Animal] chiropractic is the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of nonhuman animals through manipulation and adjustments of specific joints and cranial sutures.... [Animal Chiropractic DOES NOT] include dispensing medication, performing surgery, injecting medications, recommending supplements, or replacing traditional veterinary care.... The assurance of education in veterinary chiropractic is central to the ability of the veterinary profession to provide this service. Therefore, it is recommended that, where the state's practice act permit, licensed chiropractors educated in veterinary chiropractic be allowed to practice this modality under the supervision of, OR REFERRAL BY, a licensed veterinarian who is providing concurrent care."
6) Dr. Jess Greene has explained the risks involved with Animal Chiropractic care to my satisfaction, and I realize that there can be no guarantee as to the nature of my animal's condition or the outcome of any procedure.
I hereby authorize WEST COAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL, and in particular, Dr. Jess Greene, Doctor of Chiropractic, to treat my animal with Animal Chiropractic. I certify that my animal has had routine, traditional veterinary care, and my current veterinarian is (if other than WCAH):