For veterinary professionals

Free RACE-approved CE: CBD in veterinary practice.

A free, 1.5-hour online course led by Dr. Tim Shu, DVM, VetCBD’s founder. Earn 1.5 RACE-approved CE credits and a certificate of completion.

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  • Dandy, a dog from San Diego, CA
  • Bazil, a dog from Los Angeles, CA
  • Penny, a Bernese mountain dog from St. Louis, MO

Course details

Built for veterinary teams

An evidence-based look at hemp and CBD for the animals in your care, from a veterinarian who has formulated for them since 2015.

  • 1.5

    Hours, online

    Join from anywhere. We run the course once a quarter.

  • CE

    1.5 RACE-approved credits

    Earn continuing education credits for your license.

  • ✓

    Certificate

    Receive a certificate of completion when you finish.

  • $0

    Free

    For veterinarians, technicians, and practice staff.

What the course covers

What you’ll learn

  • Use cases in practice

    Real-world scenarios where veterinary teams are considering CBD for their patients.

  • Serving guidelines

    How serving sizes are approached across species and body weights.

  • Regulatory landscape

    The current legal picture for hemp and CBD in veterinary medicine.

  • Safety considerations

    The latest data on safety, interactions, and when to hold off.

  • The endocannabinoid system

    How cannabinoids interact with this biological system in animals.

  • Field experience

    What VetCBD has learned working with rescues, shelters, wildlife sanctuaries, and zoos.

Dr. Tim Shu, DVM, founder of VetCBD

Your instructor

Dr. Tim Shu, DVM

Dr. Shu founded VetCBD in 2015 and formulates every VetCBD product. His work on hemp and pets has been featured on TODAY, CNBC, and in The New York Times, and he leads every session of this course himself.

Email Charis to request a seat

How to join

  1. Request a seat Email Charis Fifield, our President, at Charis@vetcbd.com with your name, role, and clinic.
  2. Get the next date We’ll email you the upcoming quarterly session and your registration link.
  3. Attend and earn credit Join online, complete the course, and receive your certificate and CE credits.

Have a large group? We can run a custom session for your clinic, organization, or community. Email Charis@vetcbd.com to set one up.

RACE course questions

Who can attend?

The course is for veterinary professionals: veterinarians, technicians, and practice staff.

Is it really free?

Yes. There is no cost to attend or to receive your certificate.

How many CE credits is it?

1.5 RACE-approved CE credits.

How often is it offered?

Once a quarter. Request a seat and we’ll send you the next date.

Can you run a session for our team?

Yes. Email Charis@vetcbd.com to set up a custom session for your clinic or organization.

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