Veterinary Cannabis Society

What Veterinary Cannabis Society does

Veterinary Cannabis Society (VCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020 and headquartered in the United States, operating on a remote-first basis with country representatives across more than 15 countries. The organization serves three stakeholder groups: veterinary professionals seeking evidence-based continuing education on cannabis medicine, pet parents searching for qualified practitioners, and cannabis product companies seeking visibility and standards guidance within the veterinary community. Its core deliverables include a tiered membership program (Free, Supporter at $7.99/month, Practitioner Listing at $10/month), a searchable directory of 61 cannabis-knowledgeable veterinarians, a curated research library of 413 peer-reviewed articles, a video library of webinars and workshops, RACE-accredited continuing education courses, and a Real-World Evidence submission platform.

VCS does not develop proprietary technology products; its platform consists of a membership website, member portal (Manus-authenticated), PayPal payment processing, and a Donorbox donation interface. The organization's competitive position rests on academic partnerships with Cornell, Colorado State University, and UC Davis, international alliances with organizations including the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) and the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM), and active regulatory engagement with the FDA, DEA, and AVMA. Revenue is generated through individual membership subscriptions ($7.99-$10/month tiers), a three-tier corporate sponsorship program ($500-$2,500/month), tax-deductible donations, and event registration fees. The 2025 board presidency transition from founding president Dr. Trina Hazzah to Dr. Jeff Powers marks the most recent leadership change in the organization's short history.

Name

Veterinary Cannabis Society

Legal name

Veterinary Cannabis Society

Website

https://veterinarycannabissociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Veterinary Cannabis Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides education, a practitioner directory, and advocacy for veterinary cannabis medicine, serving veterinarians, pet parents, and cannabis product companies through tiered memberships and a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Professional Education and Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary cannabis education
• Continuing professional education
• Professional association services
• Peer-reviewed research library
• Advocacy policy engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Three-tier membership model: Free Access ($0), Supporter Access ($7.99/month), and Practitioner Listing ($10/month). Supporter and Practitioner tiers provide recurring monthly revenue through subscription fees with access to member-only resources, webinars, research library, and practitioner directory listing.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Three corporate sponsorship tiers (Green Partner at $500/month, Gold Ally at $1,250/month, Platinum Global Partner at $2,500/month) offering access to clinical database, expert Q&A, global directory, and various marketing/visibility benefits. Sponsors include cannabis companies, manufacturers, and product companies in the veterinary space.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through Donorbox platform. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, VCS relies on charitable contributions from individuals and organizations supporting their mission of advancing veterinary cannabis medicine.
4. Event Registration: Discounted event registration for members. Webinars, workshops, Coffee Chats, and potentially conferences generate revenue through registration fees for non-member attendees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Veterinary Cannabis Society (VCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that delivers tiered individual memberships (Free, Supporter at $7.99/month, and Practitioner Listing at $10/month), a curated research library of 413+ peer-reviewed articles, a public practitioner directory of 61 verified cannabis-knowledgeable veterinarians, RACE-accredited continuing education courses, member-only video webinars and Coffee Chats, real-world evidence submission tools, advocacy and regulatory engagement resources, and three-tier corporate sponsorship packages for cannabis companies.

Product overview

VCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a membership-based platform with interconnected services for veterinary professionals, pet parents, and industry partners. The core offering consists of tiered membership access (Free, Supporter at $7.99/month, and Practitioner Listing at $10/month) that provides entry to the Practitioner Directory of 61 verified veterinarians, a Research Library with 300+ peer-reviewed studies, a Video Library of webinars and Coffee Chats, and RACE-accredited Education courses including the Foundations of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine. Additional services include Real-World Evidence submission for practitioners, Advocacy resources with regulatory engagement and the Legal Beagle newsletter, a Corporate Sponsorship Program with three tiers (Green Partner, Gold Ally, Platinum Global Partner), and a Country Representative Program operating across 15+ countries. The platform connects veterinary professionals seeking cannabis medicine education with pet parents seeking qualified practitioners through a global network of 30+ partner organizations including major universities and research institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VCS Membership - Free Access Free tier providing access to public resources, the practitioner directory search, public research library, VCS Legal Beagle newsletter, advocacy updates, and event announcements for individual veterinary professionals and pet parents.
• VCS Membership - Supporter Access Paid tier at $7.99/month supporting VCS's mission with full access to member-only resources including 300+ research articles, member-only webinars and Coffee Chats, real-world evidence submission, advocacy action alerts, member community access, and discounted event registration.
• VCS Membership - Practitioner Listing Paid tier at $10/month including all Supporter Access benefits plus a verified listing in the public practitioner directory with practice profile, photo, bio, direct contact form for pet owners, map listing for local search, and VCS Verified badge for individual veterinary practitioners.
• Practitioner Directory Searchable public directory of 61 cannabis-knowledgeable veterinarians filterable by specialty including Pain Management, Oncology, Neurology, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Anxiety & Behavior, Palliative Care, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Care, and Exotic Animals. Used by pet parents to find qualified practitioners and by veterinarians to gain verified visibility.
• Research Library Curated collection of 300+ (totaling 413+) peer-reviewed studies and real-world evidence articles covering pharmacology, pain management, anxiety, epilepsy, oncology, equine, and feline topics in veterinary cannabis medicine. Members get full access including gated content.
• Video Library Members-only access to recordings of VCS webinars, workshops, and Coffee Chat series covering the latest in veterinary cannabis medicine. Categories include webinar, Coffee Chat, Workshop, Conference, and Other.
• Education Program RACE-accredited continuing education courses for veterinary professionals designed by veterinary professionals. The Foundations of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine course offers 3 CE Credits over 6 hours, covering endocannabinoid system anatomy and physiology, CBD/THC/minor cannabinoid pharmacology, species differences in metabolism, and regulatory overview.
• Real-World Evidence (RWE) Submission Member-only platform for veterinary professionals to submit real-world evidence case reports documenting cannabis medicine outcomes in animals. Submissions are reviewed and curated into the research library.
• Advocacy Resources Policy work and regulatory engagement including regulatory comments to FDA, DEA, AVMA, and state boards; legislative engagement at state and federal levels; international advocacy through Country Representative network in over 20 countries; and the Legal Beagle newsletter archive tracking regulatory developments.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Three-tiered corporate sponsorship program: Green Partner ($500/month or $5,000/year), Gold Ally ($1,250/month or $12,500/year), and Platinum Global Partner ($2,500/month or $25,000/year). All tiers include full access to the VCS clinical database, case discussions, expert Q&A, templates, and member-only global directory.
• Country Representative Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 413 Research Articles curated in the VCS Research Library
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Academic partnership for CBD clinical trials in dogs. Cornell is a leading veterinary research institution contributing peer-reviewed studies to the VCS research library and advancing evidence-based veterinary cannabis medicine through clinical research.
• Colorado State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Academic partnership for epilepsy and osteoarthritis research in veterinary cannabis medicine. CSU researchers including Dr. Stephanie McGrath (VCS Advisory Committee) contribute significant peer-reviewed research on CBD efficacy and safety in dogs and other species.
• University of California DaviscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Academic partnership for pharmacokinetics and safety studies in veterinary cannabis medicine. UC Davis is a leading veterinary school conducting research on CBD and cannabinoid formulations in animals.
• ElleVet SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Industry partner specializing in CBD/CBDA research and products for North America (USA). ElleVet is a pioneering company in the veterinary CBD space, contributing to product standards and evidence generation for cannabis products in animals.
• American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Regulatory and policy partnership for integrative medicine advocacy in North America (USA). AHVMA promotes holistic approaches in veterinary medicine and works with VCS on policy initiatives for veterinary cannabis.
• European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020International partnership for hemp and cannabinoid policy in the European Union. EIHA advances hemp industry standards and regulations in Europe, supporting VCS global advocacy efforts.
• International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020International partnership for global cannabis medicine research. IACM promotes scientific research and clinical practice in cannabinoid medicines worldwide, aligning with VCS global mission.
• Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020National partnership for Canadian veterinary cannabis advocacy in North America (Canada). CAVCM represents Canadian veterinarians advancing cannabinoid medicine and advocates for sensible regulations north of the US border.
• Winn Feline FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research organization partnership for feline health research funding in North America (USA). Winn Feline Foundation supports studies on cannabinoid applications specifically for cats, contributing to the evidence base for feline cannabis medicine.
• Morris Animal FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research organization partnership for canine and equine health research in North America (USA). Morris Animal Foundation funds studies improving animal health, including research on cannabis applications in dogs and horses.
• VCS Corporate SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Corporate sponsors and supporters providing financial support at Green Partner, Gold Ally, and Platinum Global Partner levels. Sponsors gain access to VCS clinical database, expert Q&A, and visibility within the veterinary cannabis community.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Pet Releaf: Pet Releaf is a CBD product company serving the pet wellness market, similar in scope and customer base to VCS's industry partners. As a commercial operator in the pet-cannabis space, it is adjacent to VCS but is not a peer in the educational/nonprofit sense.
• ElleVet Sciences: ElleVet Sciences is a leading veterinary CBD product company and a formal VCS industry partner. While not a peer in the membership/education sense, ElleVet operates in the same veterinary-cannabis space and is part of VCS's sponsor and partner ecosystem.
• Canna-Pet: Canna-Pet is a commercial producer of hemp-derived CBD products for pets. It operates in the same veterinary-cannabis consumer category as VCS's industry sponsors but is a product company rather than an education/advocacy nonprofit, making it adjacent rather than directly comparable.

Direct peers

• American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA): AHVMA is a US-based membership nonprofit for veterinarians practicing holistic and integrative medicine, and a formal VCS partner. Both organizations are membership nonprofits that combine continuing education, community, and advocacy for veterinary professionals interested in non-conventional treatment modalities.
• Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine: CAVCM is the most direct peer to VCS: a national nonprofit advancing veterinary cannabinoid medicine in Canada, serving the same practitioner base with similar education, advocacy, and directory functions. VCS lists CAVCM as a major partner, and the two organizations are essentially national counterparts addressing the same mission.
• International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM): IACM is an international scientific association promoting research and clinical practice in cannabinoid medicines. While its scope is broader than veterinary, its education, research dissemination, and policy advocacy model closely mirrors VCS's approach — making it a strong structural peer despite the human-medicine focus.

Broad incumbents

• World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA): WSAVA is a global association representing companion-animal veterinary practitioners worldwide. Its international membership, CE offerings, and policy advocacy parallel VCS's global reach, but at significantly larger scale and without cannabis specialization.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): AVMA is the largest US veterinary professional association, with broad scope across all practice areas. VCS engages AVMA on regulatory matters. AVMA represents the broad incumbent in veterinary professional membership, with much larger scale but no specialization in cannabis.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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