REGISTRATION OPEN FOR OUR
SBVVMA JANUARY 2026 MEETING
The Wonderful World of Hemp Cannabinoids in Small Animal Practice
January 8, 2026 at 7 pm
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY,
January 5 AT 4 PM
Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by Ellevet & Dr. Bob Menardi. We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.
Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm
Business Meeting 7:30 pm
Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after
TOPIC: The Wonderful World of Hemp Cannabinoids in Small Animal Practice
This session will discuss what veterinarians should be looking for when recommending CBD- rich hemp based products. The focus will be on the information that should be accessible on a certificate of analysis (COA) of marketed products. Discussion around the cannabinoid analysis and third party testing, as well as microbiologics, mycotoxins, solvent residues, heavy metals, pesticides and terpenes will be covered. More importantly understanding if companies have validated utility of the product through pharmacokinetic testing in the species intended, as well as safety data with a deeper examination of current safety data around long term supplementation. As there is increasing evidence on the efficacy of CBD rich hemp products on a a variety of conditions these studies will be examined surrounding the growing evidence for chronic osteoarthritis pain, with further foray into acute surgical pain studies. Further evidence-based medicine will be examined around the growing number of trials surrounding seizures with a focus not only on efficacy, but potential drug interactions. Lastly, evidence around pruritic diseases and the immune system will be examined particularly around atopic dermatitis, and cannabinoids as potential immune system regulators.
SPEAKER BIO:
Bob Menardi DVM, is Senior Director of Veterinary Education with ElleVet Sciences. He leads the company’s comprehensive veterinary technical education and outreach programs, and serves as the subject matter expert for members of the veterinary profession. Dr. Menardi has worked in the veterinary medical cannabinoid arena since 2019, with key roles in education, commercialization, and research and development. He frequently consults with clinical and academic veterinarians on the applications of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Menardi worked in private clinical practice for 12 years after graduating from Colorado State University in 1990 with his DVM degree. Prior to joining ElleVet, Dr. Menardi served in multiple leadership roles in the animal health industry. Since 2002, his areas of responsibility have included technical marketing, field veterinary services, veterinary operations and professional development, biologics marketing, and pharmacovigilance. Most recently prior to ElleVet, he served as Chief Veterinary Officer for Exubrion Therapeutics.
Dinner Menu:
Appetizers + Cash Bar
Salad - House Salad
Entree - Please choose one of three options at registration:
1. Ricotta Ravioli with a tomato basil sauce
2. Chicken Piccata with vegetables and potatoes
3. NY Baseball Steak with vegetables and potatoes
Dessert - Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Business Meeting notes:
1. We are looking for New Board Members! This organization is run by volunteer members. Please let us know if you need more information or are interested.
2. If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website. TY!
Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.
