Learn how to integrate acupuncture into your practice and make a difference to your daily clinical practice.
We offer state-of-the-art learning, allow to practice with experience and confidence.
What is the ACVA?
The Australian College of Veterinary Acupuncture Ltd is the Trustee for the ACVA Foundation (ACVA) which is a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation that has been established to promote veterinary acupuncture education and research within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Why choose ACVA?
There are at least ten good reasons to choose ACVA for your veterinary acupuncture qualification. The ACVA has the longest history of teaching veterinary acupuncture in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Ask our administrator via our contact page for a contact list of past students.
Further Education
The ACVA has continuing education programs for Veterinarians with acupuncture certification. Some as on-line and some as hands-on workshops. These programs provide the opportunity to further your acupuncture knowledge and important CVE points for maintaining your IVAS certification.
IVAS Certification teaches scientific basis of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Australian IVAS Course will start in your area soon. This carefully structured program teaches the scientific basis of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and its clinical applications, enabling veterinarians to integrate acupuncture into their clinical practice. Send us your email address if you want to be informed of the next course or download the Brochure and enrolment form.
ABOUT US
The College is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing high level continuing education to veterinarians in Australasia. The College is the pre-eminent school delivering online acupuncture training to qualified veterinarians in the Asia Pacific region.
OUR MISSION
To provide basic and advanced education for veterinarians in the clinical application of acupuncture and other TCM therapies, using scientific and traditional acupuncture theories and to promote research in veterinary acupuncture.
WHO ARE WE
The Australian College of Veterinary Acupuncture was formed in 2012 by a group of veterinary acupuncturists who had been teaching acupuncture to veterinarians from Australia and the Asia Pacific region since 1991.
INNOVATION IN TEACHING
The online component of the course has an interactive learning platform with a number of interactive activities.
WHAT'S NEW
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- Our Patron is featured in a FREE 7 day series “The Truth About Pet Cancer” click here to see a message from Dr Allen Schoen and the links for the ebook
- The 2018 Australian IVAS Veterinary Acupuncture Course has started click here to see what you could be doing on the next Australian IVAS Veterinary Course in 2020
- Announcing Dr Allen Schoen as Patron of the Australian College of Veterinary Acupuncture click here
- Introductory Workshop for budding Veterinary Acupuncturists – June 9th 2017 click here
- Dr Allen Schoen Pre Congress Mindfulness Retreat August 18 – 20 2017, Palm Cove “Take Time Out for You” click here
- IVAS Congress – August 23 – 26 2017, Cairns click here
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Dr Belinda is treating Sascha for urinary incontinence with acupuncture. She had received weekly treatments for four weeks and during that time she had not leaked urine or had any accidents. She is also happier in herself.
Have you ever treated urinary incontinence with acupuncture? We want to hear your success stories 😊
Smiley Samoyed Sascha came in for acupuncture last night. I got a lovely surprise when Sascha brought out a bottle of bubbles for my birthday 😀 So of course I made Sascha have a birthday photo wi...
Acupuncture can improve the quality of life in your patients in more ways than you may think... read to find out more.
Vetanswers Daily Top Tip..Vestibular Syndrome can leave you feeling helpless, however acupuncture can help hasten the resolution of clinical signs and alleviate the nausea your patient may be feeling....
Acupuncture patients are happy patients 😁😁😁
Flashback Friday to smiley Chloe enjoying her #acupuncture appointment. Chloe has reduced sensation and proprioception in her hind legs (the means reduced feelings and her brain is not getting the c...
The Australian College of Veterinary Acupuncture Ltd is the Trustee for the ACVA Foundation (ACVA), is a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation that has been established to promote veterinary acupuncture education and research within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Learn how to integrate acupuncture into your practice and make a difference to your daily clinical practice.
Contact us today if you are interested in learning more about our accreditation and training program.
Please note our courses are only open to registered and practicing veterinarians. We are now taking enrollments from qualified Veterinarians for the next IVAS course starting January 2018.
Australian College of Veterinary Acupuncture Ltd. as Trustee for the ACVA Foundation (ABN 89 505 692 923)