Useful Veterinary Medicine Alternative Health Care Web Sites from Holistic Veterinarian and Author: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM:
- Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy
- American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
- American Veterinary Chiropractic Association:
- http://www.avcadoctors.com/
- http://www.animalchiropractic.org
- International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
- The Veterinary Acupuncture Page
- Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association
General veterinary Alternative Health Care Web Sites
- Acupuncture.com
- Alternative Health News Online
- HerbMed.com
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Rosenthal Center at Columbia University
Other Pet Alternative Health Online Resources
Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy
James Schacht, DVM, Corr. Secy.
6400 E. Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28212
704-535-6688
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
P. O. Box 419
Hygiene, CO 80433-0419
Phone/fax: +303-772-6726
AAVAoffice@aol.com
www.aava.org
continuing education courses and newsletter for certified acupuncturists
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
2218 Old Emmorton Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-0795
FAX: (410) 569-2346
AHVMA@compuserve.com
Quarterly journal, annual conference
American Veterinarians and Chiropractors Association
623 Main Street
Hillsdale, IL 61257
phone: 309-658-2920
FAX: 309-658-2622
www.animalchiropractic.org
5 module course leading to eligibility for certification in veterinary chiropractic
Chi Institute
9791 NW 160th Street
Reddick, FL 32686
Tel: (352)-591-3165
Fax: (352)-591-0988
www.chi-institute.com
Acupuncture training leading to eligibility for certification
6 module course (186 hours) in traditional Chinese herbalism
Healing Oasis Wellness Center
2555 Wisconsin Street
Sturtevant, WI 53177
262-884-9549
262-886-6460
www.thehealingoasis.com
Training Program in Veterinary Massage and Physical Therapy: Multiple module course in veterinary massage and physical therapy, primarily for veterinary technicians
Veterinary Chinese Herbology (4 modules)
Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy: 5 modules
International Association for Veterinary Homeopathy
General Secretary: Dr. Andreas Schmidt
Sonnhaldenstr. 18
CH-8370 Sirnach
Switzerland
phone: 41 (73) 26 14 24, FAX: 41(73) 26 58 14
Quarterly journal
U.S. Representative, International Association for Veterinary Homeopathy
Dr. Jackie Obando
2707 76th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
voice 206-232-7667
fax 206-232-1169
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
P.O. Box 271395
Fort Collins, CO 80527
phone: +970-266-0666
fax: + 970-266-0777
Ivasoffice@aol.com
www.ivas.org
4 module, 120 hour course leading to eligibility for certification in veterinary acupuncture;
also a 6 module, 3 year course in traditional Chinese herbalist offered to certified acupuncturists.
New Mexico Chinese Herbal Veterinary Medicine Course
1925 Juan Tabo NE Ste E
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-450-4325
Fax 505-332-4775
Basic course 3 modules; Advanced courses also offered
U.S. State and Local Organizations
Florida Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
751 Northeast 168th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162-2427
phone: 305-652-5372
FAX: 305-653-7244
Georgia Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
334 Knollwood Lane
Woodstock, GA 30188
770-517-1401
s.wynn@mindspring.com
Great Lakes Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (mostly IL, WI)
9824 Durand Ave.
Sturtevant, WI 53177
phone 414-886-1100
fax 414-886-6460
Greater Washington Area Holistic Veterinary Association
6136 Brandon Avenue
Springfield, VA 22150
phone: 703-503-8690
Washington State Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
2707 76th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
phone 206-232-7667