ICCAN FORUM is the brainchild of International Canarian Cannabis, a consultancy for cannabis API companies and manufacturers, located in Tenerife, Canary Islands. Passionate about the jewel that nature offers us, in the form of a plant, and committed to the dissemination of Active Principles of Cannabis, we propose to generate this space for the transfer of knowledge, with Scientific evidence, in the form of an annual event. VCS Board Member, Heidi Whitman, will be speaking on Sept 4. On the “Uses of the Active Principles of Cannabis in the Veterinary Field.”

This 3-day conference provides 17+ hours of CE credit, while you interact and network in-person with peers, friends, and faculty. VCS member Dr. Zac Pilossoph will be giving a lecture on the “Endocannabinoid System: it’s Physiology and Clinical Relevance.”

VCS is teaming up with the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) for a discussion on how cannabis can help in end-of-life care for pets as they prepare to cross over the rainbow bridge. Coffee Chats are hosted via Zoom. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and offer insights. These intimate, members-only, FREE events are a beloved VCS tradition! If you’re not already a member, join here

Our lectures and workshops are centered on the pivotal theme of Animal Wellbeing and how a focus on animal health and animal wellness might be leveraged toward the goal of planetary health. Delve into innovative talks and transformative community discussions that place animals at the forefront, driving a collective commitment towards a healthier and more sustainable planetary future. Recognizing that individuals often extend greater care and resources towards the well-being of their animal companions than they may for themselves, we aim to explore how enhancing animal welfare can inherently foster healthier human communities.

Join us for another FREE VCS members-only event. This chat will feature a panel of international veterinarians discussing the trials and tribulations surrounding the use of medical cannabis in the clinics in their regions, and the updated rules and regulations they must navigate.

This webinar will discuss home care options for minor conditions during the holiday season when emergency rooms may be overwhelmed. Hosted by VCS member Yuki Konno MS, LVT, It will cover using CBD and herbs for common pet symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, anxiety, and acute pain, aiming to educate pet owners on managing these issues at home and determining when to seek emergency care.

This new virtual integrative NYSVMS webinar is presented by VCS member and equine expert, Dr. Joyce Harman. Cannabis can play an important role in equine medicine. The endocannabinoid system is perhaps less well researched than in other species but is just as present and as responsive to supplemental cannabinoids. However, there is much confusion, especially among clients, as to what hemp and CBD are and what they can be used for. We will demystify hemp and CBD and help you see where it's use might fit into equine practice.

If you’re going to be at the AHVMA Conference in San Diego October 7-10, stop by our exhibit hall booth to get a special invite to our first in-person event! Come to this casual, open-house social event to meet the founders of VCS, as well as many of our sponsors and supporters. Join us for drinks, games, some lively discussion, and a chance to bring home a large gift basket full of fun swag!

This conference is the most comprehensive source of integrative, continuing medical education for veterinarians. Earn up to 21 CE credits at the many lectures and hands-on workshops covering a wide range of topics including: herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, integrative cancer treatments, self-care and much more!

This 2-day CE event is just one of the courses offered by this organization that seeks to blend herbal medicine into western veterinary practices. There is so much more to the Endocannabinoid System than just what we hear about Cannabis spp. In this course, you will learn about the system in animals’ bodies and then learn about the receptors, ligands and a variety of herbs that have these ligands or their analogs. If you are in a state that still bans the veterinary use of Cannabis, this course will give you the knowledge and tools to discuss the concepts with clients and provide legal and safe alternatives. Hemp is federally legal, and we will discuss its uses as well as make medicine with it.