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Veterinary Cannabis Guide 
Certification Course

​​The Veterinary Cannabis Guide (VCG) certification course provides participants with non-medical information about the cannabis plant, the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, and the use of cannabis in veterinary species.
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Veterinary Cannabis Guides (VCGs) understand the basics of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in mammals as well as the dynamics of the developing cannabis industry. 
What is the role of a VCGuide?
  • 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, strengthen the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR)
  • Assist the animal caregiver in locating a product that meets the molecular profile suggested by the animal's care team
  • Refer medical cases to a higher level of care with a medical team, as appropriate
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**Important: the VCGuide program does not cover dosing information.
Is this certification right for you?
The following are essential characteristics of a Veterinary Cannabis Guide:
  • Intellectual potential to implement scientific rigor into cannabis-related topics
  • Ability to analyze and problem solve in this new veterinary cannabis industry
  • Communication skills & excellent rapport-building with animal caregivers
  • Communication skills & excellent rapport-building with the veterinary team
  • Professionalism in demeanor & all interactions

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