We organize courses in Basic Veterinary Acupuncture at regular intervals. It consists of four long weekend seminars at 4-8 week intervals. IVAS administers a comprehensive certification examination. IVAS also organizes or sponsors additional continuing educational opportunities such as more advanced courses, seminars and workshops. We maintain a register of members accredited with training and instruction in veterinary acupuncture.
Full membership is limited to qualified veterinarians only.
Student membership is available to veterinary students in their later years of study. Veterinary Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient Oriental method of therapy and is used in a wide variety of human and animal disorders. Veterinary acupuncture is a healing science which deals with the individual animal as a living energetic being, rather than simply as a catalogue of signs and symptoms. Effective veterinary acupuncture practice is based upon both the natural and scientific aspects of healing. The training of a veterinary acupuncturist includes both eastern and western medical methods in a synthesis medical insight.