New NAVC Veterinary Microbiome Certification

You’ve probably started hearing more about microbiomes, probiotics and prebiotics, and even fecal microbiota transplantation. Whether it’s from client questions, emerging research, or new products, your veterinary team can greatly benefit from staying up to date on this swiftly evolving area of veterinary medicine.

This growing interest prompted VetFolio, the NAVC’s online learning platform, to release an online, self-paced, interactive certification titled the Veterinary Microbiome Certification. The program includes:

• an introduction to microbiome basics
• a dive into the gut microbiome
• diagnostics and treatments
• the gut axes and patient–health connection
• nutrition and the gut microbiome
• antimicrobial stewardship
• research-based case studies

With a strong focus on clinical applications, this certification equips veterinary team members with the skills and confidence to integrate microbiome science into daily practice—enhancing patient outcomes and keeping you and your clinic at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. The certification can be completed within 365 days of purchase, awards 6 hours of RACE-approved continuing education, and includes a final exam with 40 questions.

Three subject matter experts came together to build this certification. Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS Hon (Internal Medicine, Dentistry), is a distinguished veterinary nurse nutritionist, editor in chief of Today’s Veterinary Nurse, and a codeveloper of the VetFolio Pet Nutrition Coach Certification courses. Robin Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), is a notable Canadian veterinary nurse nutritionist who has worked in multiple areas of the veterinary industry to bring nutrition expertise to team members and clients alike. Brandon Burch is a practice manager and vice president of AnimalBiome Veterinary. 

For more information, visit vetfolio.com/courses/navc-veterinary-microbiome-certification.