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Nicol Alcain

Dr. Nicol Alcain

Veterinarian, DVM
4.8
1146 reviews
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, DVM
Licenses
  • North Carolina, US
  • Florida, US
  • California, US
  • Oregon, US
About Vet

PLEASE READ BEFORE SCHEDULING

Prescribing via Telemedicine is ONLY available in:

✔ California (flea medicine visits allow 6 months MAX per California law) ✔ Florida (flea medicine visits allow 1 month MAX per Florida law) (The states I can prescribe in)

Do NOT schedule an appointment if you are specifically seeking a prescription and are not located in California or Florida.

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Veterinary Practice Acts are state-specific and regulate what qualifies as a valid Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR). A VCPR is legally required in order to prescribe medications.

At this time, not all states allow a virtual visit to establish a VCPR for prescribing purposes. California and Florida are the only states where I may legally prescribe medications following a virtual visit.

In all other states in which I am licensed — including Oregon and North Carolina — prescribing medication requires an in-person physical exam within the past 12 months. If your pet has not been examined in person by me within that timeframe, I cannot legally prescribe medications.

If you are located outside of California or Florida, or would like to confirm your state’s telemedicine rules, please refer to the link below. You may need to schedule with a veterinarian licensed in your state if virtual prescribing is permitted:

https://vvca.org/resources/telemedicine-map/

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Prescribing Limitations

Virtual visits do not replace routine in-person veterinary care. It remains important to maintain regular wellness exams and state-required vaccinations to ensure your pet stays healthy long-term.

Telemedicine is well-suited for concerns such as: • Ear infections • Skin infections • Post-operative recovery questions • Determining whether a concern is an emergency • Certain routine medications (e.g., flea prevention)

Long-term and chronic medications should be managed by your primary local veterinarian. Prescribing is always at the doctor’s discretion, and telemedicine has inherent limitations.

I do not prescribe the following via telemedicine: • Controlled substances (including seizure medications and certain cough medications) • Medications requiring routine blood monitoring (e.g., thyroid medications, NSAIDs, heart medication, insulin, etc) • Heartworm prevention without a recent test (annual testing is required through your local veterinarian) • Medications for undiagnosed or systemic conditions requiring diagnostic testing • Long term anxiety or behavior medications (discussion is welcome, but prescribing and management must be done by your primary veterinarian). I will prescribe for short-term or situational concerns (fireworks, storms, boarding).

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Pet Presence Requirement

To establish a VCPR for prescribing purposes, your pet must be physically present during the virtual visit and I need to examine the area of concern. If you are unable to have your pet present, please schedule your appointment for a time when this is possible. This is a legal requirement with no exceptions.

Location
  • Wilsonville, OR, US
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Cats (Feline)
  • Dogs (Canine)
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioral issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

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4.8
1146 reviews

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Jack

July 2026

Dr. Nicol Alcain was very professional and on time. She gave us good reccomendatio and asked for a follow up photo so she could be sure on her recommendation.
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Sarah

July 2026

Very helpful and informative on options
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Chris

July 2026

Thanks Dr Nicol!
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Anna-marie

July 2026

It was so easy. I can’t believe I waited so long to try an online pet visit. Dr. Alcain was helpful and answered all our questions.
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Jessie

July 2026

I was hoping to get my cat started on antibiotics, at least. But our Vetster veterinarian briefly looked at my cat’s wound and told us to go to a local veterinarian and get antibiotics there. I’m sure she is great at her job, but I feel like I paid $102 for someone to say, “Go see a vet” and prescribe nothing.
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Dana

July 2026

Vet really tried to figure out what is hurting our furbaby. Appointment was about 15 minutes. And we spent time watching and have our dog walk or look up and. We got a prescription, and feel better knowing we are getting her some relief
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Jen

July 2026

Just useful--no waiting...so much better!!!
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John

July 2026

Took the time to explain why his ear was infected.
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Rodney

July 2026

Good advice
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Jose

July 2026

Knew right away, helpful, nice, and provided directions for immediate support

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