Dedicated to Developing Responsible Herbal Practice
Established in 2002 by Susan Wynn, DVM, CVA, CVCH, AHG, DACVN
VBMA HERBALIST CERTIFICATION
The VBMA seeks to provide animal owners, farmers, and veterinarians with some standard of competency by which to choose a veterinary herbalist. Veterinarians certified by VBMA will earn the title "Certified Veterinary Herbalist". Non-veterinary herbalists will earn the title "Certified Veterinary Herbalism Educator."
Certification by the VBMA will require:
- Passing the exam (100 - 200 questions) with a grade of at least 70%
- Submission of 3 case reports - publication quality, as we will encourage publication for peer review
- Donation of at least 10 test questions for future exams
Examination is administered yearly by VBMA. The exam is held every year at the AHVMA conference in the USA, where the VBMA holds their symposium. The 2020 exam will be held in Eugene, Oregon at the conference. Exam fee is $100. If you're interested in taking the exam, please email office@vbma.org.
Study Guide: Veterinary herbalists are certified as possessing a high level of competence, and should be familiar with the science, traditional use, and energetics of herbs. The herbalist should stay abreast of the accumulating research on herbs, particularly studies in companion and food animals. Modern herbalism is indeed becoming a synthesis of many traditions, and since competent herbalists keep up with the emerging literature, it is expected that t here will be some crossover between Western and Chinese herbs in their knowledge. An additional hint to help pass this test is to study where the same or similar plants are used in multiple traditions or systems.
Veterinary herbalists who are certified by VBMA are automatically eligible for consideration as a candidate for diplomate status.
CLICK HERE to download Herbalist Certification Exam Guide.
CLICK HERE to download the Herbalist Certification Exam Application.
CERTIFIED MEMBERS
Susan Wynn
Barbara Fougere
Cindy Lankenau
PENDING MEMBERS*
Hue Karreman
Rona Sherebrin
Joyce Harman
Laurie Dohmen
Kris August
*have passed the exam and are in the case report
submission process
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VBMA CONFERENCE
Coming October 2020, in conjunction with the ACVBM Annual Conference at the Graduate Hotel in beautiful downtown Eugene, Oregon. Join us on October 25th for the Mushroom Festival, followed by two days of lectures, and finally our 2020 EcoTour at Belknap Hot Springs 10/28 - 10/30.
Discounted price for VBMA members!
