Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association
Dedicated to Developing Responsible Herbal Practice
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WHY JOIN THE VBMA?
Joining the VBMA provides access to Members Only services such as those shown below. Simply watch the slideshow as it plays automatically or hover your mouse over the subject you're interested and discover at your own pace.
Membership is only $85 per year...what a bargain!
LISTSERV
Our very active listerv provides members with opportunities for daily consultation and education. Answer or ask questions, and share your knowledge and experience with like minded vets.
MEMBER LISTING
All members receive a free listing in our online 'Find A Veterinarian' directory, organized by Country/State or Province. Practice website link and contact email helps folks connect with you.
JOURNAL
The Journal of Veterinary Botanical Medicine is published biannually online and contains a treasure trove of articles, information, and important dates. It is FREE for all VBMA members.
HERBAL WIKI INDEX
Designed to guide you on your quest for herbal knowledge, the VBMA Herbal Wiki Index is ONLY available to members. The perfect tool for those studying for the VBMA Certified Veterinary Herbalist Exam!
PRACTITIONER HANDOUTS
Practitioner information to guide you in your practice, and Client Handouts that are full of interesting information to help educate your clients. (37 page customizable Power Point shown.)
RESOURCES
Our Resources topic contains links to publications, websites and videos...all suggested by VBMA members. Join and contribute your favorites!
MEMBERS ONLY WEBSITE
Our Members Only website provides you with access to all the member benefits listed here, as well as the opportunity to post information, comment on posts, and interact with other members.
Listserv
Member Listing
Journal
Herbal Wiki Index
Practitioner Handouts
Resources
Members Only Website
Becoming a member...who can join?
- Regular Membership is open to any veterinarian with an interest in herbal medicine. $85/year
- Associate Membership is for Non-Veterinarian herbalists who have extensive experience with veterinary herbal medicine, provided they are professional members of the AHG or NIMH, or have equivalent experience. $85/year
- Veterinary Student Memberships are available. FREE!
- Multiple Membership is available to family or hospital groups (so that each e-mail address can have access to the listserv, get a web password, etc.). To qualify, the snail mail address of each group member must be the same. $85/year for first member, $50/year for each additional member.
- Developing Countries: VBMA accepts membership applications and grants membership to qualified applicants in developing countries. $30/year
How can I join?
Veterinarians in the US, CLICK HERE to join now. You will be required to input the proper credentials before checking out.
International Veterinarians, please CLICK HERE. If you're in a developing country, you may receive a $50 credit off our regular membership price.
Non-Veterinarians:
Associate Membership: CLICK HERE to join now. All Associate Membership applications will be reviewed by the VBMA Board of Directors. The documentation listed below is REQUIRED for all applicants.
- AHG/NIMH/NCCAOM Herbalists: Please provide a letter verifying your professional membership in either the AHG or NIMH, a copy of your NCCAOM certification.
- Also include a reference from a veterinarian, or details of your herbal training and experience (especially pertaining to your practice with animals).
Herbalists not meeting the above requirements who can still document 2 years clinical experience THAT INCLUDE ANIMALS, provide a resume, veterinarian's reference, and details of their herbal training and experience pertaining to animals.
Student Membership: CLICK HERE to join now. Proof of student status via a copy of current student photo ID or other proof of enrollment is required.
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VBMA Endorses Quality Herbal Products
VBMA recognizes that the herbal product industry has faced quality control and regulatory challenges, and we recommend supporting those companies attempting to self regulate in a meaningful way. Companies that manufacture herbal products marketed for humans should be members of the American Herbal Products Association, an industry organization which explores issues, interacts with regulators, and establishes policy. Veterinary product companies should be members of the National Animal Supplement Council, an organization which develops policies and procedures on adverse event reporting and quality control.
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The VBMA is not affiliated with the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM).
Important Message For Pet Owners
The VBMA does not endorse any products sold on the internet for self prescribing to animals. We believe in the interests of safety that any herb should always be prescribed by a qualified practitioner. There are companies using our name with the suggestion that we endorse their recommendations or products. We specifically DO NOT support any website that unethically sells herbs to the public for non prescribed use in animals. If you are in any doubt as to the authenticity of a claim made on a website about VBMA, please contact us at office@vbma.org. You may use the 'find a veterinarian' link on our site menu to find a qualified practitioner near you.