https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns What is it? Organisation governing it? Qualifications needed? Job roles? Career paths? en-us 2018-09-24 10:01:07 UTC 2025-11-18 06:57:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285047065 To become an accredited veterinary acupuncturist, the practitioner must be a licensed veterinarian that has completed extensive additional training related to muscle physiology, anatomy, and acupuncture techniques. The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) has offered the most prominent international acupuncture certification path for over 35 years. The IVAS certifies licensed veterinarians and fourth-year veterinary students to practice on large animals, small animals, avian species, and exotic species. The IVAS certification course is comprised of both educational lectures and practical hands-on training.  An aspiring acupuncturist is unlikely to gain entry to the profession without first obtaining a veterinary degree. It would be wise to check with veterinary boards and departments of health for specific requirements.]]> 2018-09-24 14:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285047065 https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285052876 Accupuncture is a treatment that has been taken from ancient chinese medicine. Very fine needles are placed at certain points in the body for therapuetic or preventative purposes.
This technique has been used in veterinary practice in China for thousands of years to treat many problems.
It is currently used in thousands of veterinary clinics across the world.
Accupuncture is often seen as a form of complementary or alternative medicine. 
Accupuncture can be used for:

•  Musculoskeletal problems
•  Neurological problems
•  Respiratory problems
•  Gastrointestinal problems
• Selected reproductive problems
• Skin Problems

]]> 2018-09-24 14:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285052876 https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285057943 fitspatrickreferral is one of many organisations that govern acupuncture, they believe that good rehabilitation is vital to help cure many orthopedic, neurological, and various other soft tissue conditions.  Intervention promotes mobility, reduces pain, inflammation and reduces the overall rate of recovery. they are the only acupuncture centre in the uk with an internal team of physiologists for both inpatient and outpatient recovering needs. As well as there group of physiologists, they also have a devoted team of hydro-therapists, all of which work closely side by side as one united team to make sure that sufferers get the most efficient healing possible. in the same way as humans, animal acupuncture aims to revamp joint movement and helps the return of muscle use leading from injury or surgery. ]]> 2018-09-24 14:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285057943 https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285060016 Animal acupuncture can be extremely difficult. This is because you can learn how to perform on cats but it would be very different for other species for instance dogs. This gives you many opportunities to become a specialist of acupuncture on a specific species.
Acupuncturists can get jobs in a variety of places including  veterinary clinics, kennels zoos and private practice's. ]]> 2018-09-24 14:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285060016 https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285062288 2018-09-24 14:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285062288 https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285086648 2018-09-24 15:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285086648 https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285090153 2018-09-24 15:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/claire_kemp1/fe3w221lhmns/wish/285090153