The American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine was established in 2014 in order to increase the proficiency and competence of veterinarians in the use of medicinal plants, ultimately leading to diplomate status in the specialty of veterinary botanical medicine. To fulfill this mission, the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM)  will provide a means to reach diplomate status through maintaining a standard base of post-graduate instruction and examination, offer educational opportunities designed to advance experience and proficiency, and enhance the integration of scientific, clinical, and traditional knowledge into veterinary medicine practice for the greater benefit of the health and well-being of animals.

Our original petition was submitted in October of 2016 to  the American Board of veterinary Specialties (AVBS) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for provisional recognition of Veterinary Botanical Medicine as a Registered Veterinary Speciality (RVS) under the auspices of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM), a Recognized Veterinary Speciality Organization (RVSO). A comment period followed, and in September 2017 the ABVS Committee on Developing New Specialties (CDNS) sorted through them all. We were forwarded the CDNS comments and concerns after this review and addressed them in our final petition, which was sent to ABVS in November 2017. CLICK HERE for updates and details.