What training do veterinary chiropractors have?
For veterinarians practicing animal chiropractic, there is no training or licensing required beyond the veterinary degree. The American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) does offer certification for veterinarians and chiropractors after they have attended an AVCA accredited training program, although this certification is not recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association as a formal specialty. Another training available to vets and chiropractors is Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM). This is a gentle method using a hand-held instrument to make an adjustment. I have found VOM to be particularly effective on nervous or tense animals that are resistant to the physical force of a standard adjustment.
