Robert J. Silver, DVM, MS, is a 1982 graduate of Colorado State University (CSU)’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Silver received his MS in 1976, and his BS in animal science from CSU in 1974, with honors. Dr Silver serves as chief medical officer of RxVitamins, and was chief veterinary officer for one of the largest vertically integrated hemp companies in the United States. Dr Silver has been providing post-graduate, continuing education classes to veterinarians, both domestically and internationally, for the past 20 years, primarily speaking on the value of integrating nutraceuticals into conventional veterinary medical protocols.  Considered one of few experts in veterinary cannabis, Dr Silver has authored the book Medical Marijuana and Your Pet. 

Additionally, he has contributed 4 textbook chapters in 2 Springer publications on veterinary cannabis in the past 2 years. Dr Silver has written a peer-reviewed and published article for animals.com titled The Endocannabinoid System of Animals. Dr Silver is vice president of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine and past president of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association He has served on the board of directors of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and with the Hemp Feed Coalition. Dr Silver is a founding member of the Veterinary Cannabis Society and a member of the Cannabis Clinicians Societ