Membership includes free online programs, resources and continuing education events.
Upcoming Continuing Education Events
AVAC has great affordable Continuing Education lectures for veterinarians available on-line and in person. But we also want to share what is happening in integrative veterinary medicine around the world. AVAC members also have access to IVAS continuing education content.
Conferences & Events
March 24-26 2023
Vancouver, BC
Eastern Currents has their FLOW Symposium (formerly COMS) coming up Fri March 24 - Sun March 26.
Lecturers:
Sonia Tan, Balance Method, Friday
Jeffrey Yuen, Emotional and Physical Blockages, Sat & Sun
In person in Vancouver or Live Stream with recording access.
Jan to April 2023
IVAS and AAVA
IVAS & AAVA 2023 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
The online portion of the IVAS & AAVA joint conference is available until April 16 2023.
July 30 2023
Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists of Canada
2023 AVAC EVENING CE EVENT WITH DR XIE (2.5 hours of CE)
Part 1: TCVM trilogy for the management of chronic pain in dogs and cats.
Part 2: Evidence-based clinical application of acupuncture in equine practice.
125$ for AVAC Members
225$ for Non-Members
November 19 2023
Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists of Canada
2023 A.V.A.C. ANNUAL CONFERENCE
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM E.S.T. with Dr Mitsie Vargas
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Acupuncture Training and Certification
The following associations and schools offer Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist training:
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS)
Chi University
College of Integrative Veterinary Therapeutics (CIVT)
Curacore
These courses enable veterinarians to obtain expert level of knowledge about the history and understanding of acupuncture. They vary in their approach to teaching and only the first three offer training in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, while the last teaches acupuncture from a neuroanatomical point of view.
The courses for certification train students to perform acupuncture safely and accurately on all species. Becoming certified involves successful completion of these courses, a written and oral examination, case study presentations and many hours of practicum training alongside a certified veterinary acupuncturist. This provides the veterinarian with the confidence and skills required to perform acupuncture safely and effectively.
While this process is intensive and demanding, most veterinarians are able to work full time during certification. Support and continuing education are available through multiple associations throughout the whole career of the veterinarian.