Practical Applications of Veterinary Acupuncture

Course Description

This course is the second and final module for the Certified Veterinary Acupuncture Therapist certification.

The hybrid course consists of pre-course videos on our online learning platform and a four-day, in-person, hands-on learning session with various canine patients to learn from.

Practical Applications of Veterinary Acupuncture will provide students with the opportunity to refine and expand the acupuncture needling skills learned in Foundations Veterinary Acupuncture. Students will gain an additional understanding of the neurophysiological and fascial physiology underpinning acupuncture. The Traditional Chinese Veterinary approach will also be discussed further in depth. The application of acupuncture skills to a wide variety of cases

Prerequisites:

This course is open to licensed veterinarians and veterinary students who have completed Foundations of Veterinary Acupuncture (Module 1). Veterinary students must have completed their second year of veterinary school.

Pre-course Videos: 18 + hours of continuing education

Days in Class: 4

RACE Approved for 51+ Credit hours by the AAVSB

Note: The last day of class ends early to allow students the opportunity to return home that evening. Do not make airline reservations that require you to depart class before 3:00 P.M.

Additional Course Information

Course Fee: $3950

Course Notes: Our Practical Applications of Veterinary Acupuncture course consists of an online independent study that must be completed before attending the four-day in-person session.

Please Note: The CVAT certification modules tend to sell out months in advance. Registering for both modules at once is recommended to ensure your certification modules will be completed consecutively. However, you can choose to take more time and complete your modules at a slower pace.

Class date:

February 5-8, 2026

Course Instructors:

Kara Amstutz, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT

Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, cVMA

Wendy Herlihy, DVM, cVMA, CCRT

Alice B. Meuten, DVM, DACVSMR, MS-TCVM, Cert. AVCA, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVFT, CVCH, CYT

Elizabeth Williams, DVM, CVA, CCRT

Topics Covered Include:

Practical application of acupuncture to treat:

• Orthopedic conditions
• Neurological conditions
• Conditions of the thoracic and pelvic limb
• Geriatric Patients
• Myofascial Trigger points
• Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease
• Immune-mediated and Dermatological conditions
• Endocrinopathy
• Ophthalmologic conditions
• Reproductive disorders
• Seizures
• Vestibular Disease
• Cognitive Dysfunction
• Renal and urinary disorders
• Emergency Medicine and Critical Care patients
• Feline Acupuncture
• Acupuncture for Exotic patients

Class Times:

Days 1-3: 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Central Time, USA

Day 4: 8 A.M. to 3 P.M. Central Time, USA

Note: The last day of class ends early to allow students the opportunity to return home that evening. Do not make airline reservations that require you to depart class before 3:00 P.M.

Please watch for specific emails about each class, as there may be occasional minor changes to class times.

The CVAT program is recognized by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Learn More!