What is the AVCA?

A chiropractor stands on a box to raise herself up high enough to be able to push down on the back of the horse that is standing beside the box and facing away.
the broad side of a white and brown horse standing in the grass in front of a red and white barn with the chiropractor standing on a box behind the horse to get leverage to work on the horse's back
the white and brown horse has it's front left leg examined by the chiropractor while standing in the green grass with some trees behind them in the distance
A medium sized dog sits on an examination table while the chiropractor examines the dog's neck.
A large brown dog sits in the floor while the chiropractor squats down to check the dogs hips on hind legs.
a dog heeling while two female chiropractors check its spine
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WHAT IS THE AVCA?

It is a professional membership group promoting animal chiropractic to professionals and the public, and acting as the certifying agency for doctors who have undergone post-graduate animal chiropractic training. Members working together within their disciplines to expand and promote the knowledge and acceptance of animal chiropractic to their professions, the public and governments; locally, nationally and internationally.

Earning certification from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association's professional certification program represents a significant achievement. The program of the AVCA promotes the highest standards of animal chiropractic care for the protection and benefit of the patient as well as the public.

Medium sized dog lays on an examination table and receives a shot

What is the significance of certification?

Certification is awarded to licensed Doctors of Chiropractic and/or veterinary medicine that have successfully passed the AVCA approved post-graduate program in animal chiropractic, and have met the AVCA certification requirements which include: passing both a comprehensive written examination, and clinical competency (practical) examination. Certification is distinct from licensure in that it is voluntary and requires recertification to maintain the credentials.

To learn more about the AVCA, click here:
www.animalchiropractic.org

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**ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC DOES NOT DISPENSE MEDICATIONS, PERFORM SURGERY, INJECT MEDICATIONS OR ATTEMPT TO REPLACE NECESSARY TRADITIONAL VETERINARY CARE. ALWAYS CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN FOR ANY EMERGENCIES.**