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The topic of veterinary cannabis is new and evolving.  Both the veterinary and cannabis industries have questions about how to safely implement this plant medicine in veterinary species and the importance of harm reduction education continues to grow. The Veterinary Cannabis Counselor (VCC) certification course provides participants with medically-based information about the endocannabinoid system in mammals and the safe and scientific use of cannabis in veterinary patients. 

​​This course is designed for medical veterinary support staff - credentialed and non-credentialed technicians - who are interested in understanding clinical applications, potential for pharmaceutical interactions, necessary diagnostic monitoring, and principles of harm reduction education when cannabis is utilized in veterinary patients.
Veterinary Cannabis Counselor (VCC) certification - $755      Now Enrolling for Class!!

​Students will learn medically-based information about the endocannabinoid system of mammals, cannabis plant biology, the intersection of medicine with the evolving cannabis industry, and indications for cannabis therapy in veterinary patients.

​​This course is designed for veterinary medical support staff - credentialed and non-credentialed technicians - who are interested in understanding clinical applications, potential for pharmaceutical interactions, and necessary diagnostic monitoring when cannabis is utilized in veterinary patients.
Hear from our VCC students themselves in this Roundtable Discussion!
The role of a VCC is to:
  • ​Provide current and scientifically accurate cannabis education to colleagues
  • Provide harm reduction education on veterinary cannabis products to animal caregivers and cannabis industry professionals
  • Support open communication between an animal's caregiver and their veterinary care team
  • Support the veterinary care team's established treatment plan and strengthen the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR
  • Design a cannabis administration plan based on the molecular profile that best supports the veterinarian’s treatment plan and the animal caregiver’s goals
  • Work with veterinary specialists to incorporate cannabis products into medically complex cases
  • Provide cannabis guidance/mentorship to non-medical members of the patient's care team