Dedicated to Developing Responsible Herbal Practice
Established in 2002 by Susan Wynn, DVM, CVA, CVCH, AHG, DACVN
VBMA WEBINARS
Webinars are only $70 for our VBMA Members, and you have the option of attending live or viewing a recording.
by Dr. Janice Huntingford
Recorded 5/16/19 - now available!
Recordings of all our past programs are available for purchase HERE.
VBMA JOURNALS
The Journal of Veterinary Botanical Medicine is published biannually online and contains a treasure trove of articles, information, recipes, case reports, herbal monographs, event reviews, upcoming events and much more. First published in 2005, our Journals are FREE for all Members.
Not a member? You can purchase copies for only $10 per Journal HERE.
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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 2019 exam will be held in Nashville, TN 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
