Looking for a way to make a difference ? 

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.  

Are you looking for a way to get involved and make a difference for these communities?  Earn a veterinary cannabis certification to establish yourself as a source of scientific information, careful cannabis planning and encourage productive collaboration between the veterinary team, pet parents and the cannabis community.
VETERINARY CANNABIS GUIDE (VCG)  - $390 - Now Enrolling for Class!!
The role of a VCG is to support the veterinary team in the rapidly developing veterinary cannabis industry.  VCGs help ensure that a pet parent’s decision to utilize cannabis in their animal is complementary to the veterinarian’s ongoing treatment protocols and recommendations.
For veterinarians that carry a DEA license, VCGs can be the first point of contact for cannabis-related questions to provide an additional layer of legal protection.  With rapid shifts of the legal status of cannabis, the myriad of available products and the inundation of our community by marketing & brand advertising, the VCG is trained to:
  • Provide pet parents with harm reduction education about cannabis
  • Evaluate and provide advice on safe cannabis products
  • When appropriate, particularly for healthy pets with initial stages of arthritis or anxiety, not taking any prescribed pharmaceuticals, create a cannabis administration plan and encourage appropriate monitoring through the veterinary clinic
VETERINARY CANNABIS COUNSELOR (VCC) ​- $440 - Now Enrolling for Class!!
The role of a VCC is to support the veterinary team in the rapidly developing veterinary cannabis industry.  VCCs receive training in utilizing their medical background as veterinary technicians and nurses to create a cannabis administration plan that is safe for the animal, maximizes medicinal potential, and most important, is complementary to the veterinarian’s ongoing treatment protocols and recommendations. 
​VCCs can provide pet parents with accurate veterinary information while keeping the veterinary team fully informed of all changes in that pet’s medical treatment.  Technicians with the following characteristics are a perfect fit for a VCC!
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  • Intellectual potential to implement scientific rigor into cannabis-related topics
  • Understanding of veterinary ethics & the scope of practice of a veterinarian
  • Ability to analyze and problem solve in this new veterinary cannabis industry
  • Communication skills & excellent rapport-building with pet parents
  • Communication skills & excellent rapport-building with the veterinary team
  • Professionalism in demeanor & all interactions
VETERINARY CANNABIS COUNSELOR - SPECIALIST - COMING SOON!
Veterinary Cannabis Counselor Specialists (VCC-__ ) have expert knowledge of cannabis use within distinct speciality fields.  These Specialists are qualified to work with veterinarians to create a cannabis plan for cases that may involve complicated concurrent treatments and drug protocols or tackle cases that are refractory to routine cannabis plans.  Specialists may act as a resource for other Veterinary Cannabis Counselors and veterinary professionals to provide consultation and recommendation for cases that fall within their specialty.
The following specialities are currently recognized:​
  • Neurology (VCC-N)
  • Internal Medicine (VCC-IM)
  • Pain Management (VCC-PM)
  • Oncology/Palliative Care (VCC-O/P)
  • Behavior (VCC-B)
Budtender Training - 90 minutes . . . . . $225.00
Budtenders and dispensary staff often encounter questions about the use of cannabis in animals from their human clientele.  Ensure your staff are prepared to answer animal-related cannabis questions without incurring liability or providing inappropriate or harmful medical advice. This 45-minute discussion is intended to provide budtenders and dispensary managers with practical training on the topic of veterinary cannabis.   
Pet Industry Staff Training - 90 minutes . . . . . $225.00
Ensure your staff are prepared to answer animal-related cannabis questions without incurring liability or providing inappropriate or harmful medical advice. This 45-minute discussion is intended to provide staff and store managers with practical training on the topic of veterinary cannabis.   
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