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Frequently Asked Questions

What is animal chiropractic?
Animal Chiropractic understands the relationship of the spine and nervous system to proper function and over all well-being of small and large animals. The application of this art has many avenues and often utilizes a small amplitude, high velocity thrust to areas of spinal subluxation in order to facilitate proper function of the nervous system resulting in enhanced performance and quality of life.

Who practices animal chiropractic?
Qualified Doctors of Chiropractic or Veterinary Medicine can practice Animal Chiropractic in accordance with the standards set forth by their respective provincial or state licensing boards. (Others may claim to practice AC. Please check their qualifications

What are our Admission Requirements?
North American Applicants must have graduated from a Veterinary School of Medicine accredited by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or from a Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) accredited Chiropractic School and hold current licenses from their respective provinces or states. License and Diploma documentation must accompany the application. International Applicants must provide Visa or Passport information, Diploma and proper governmental licensure for the country in which the applicant is currently practicing. In all cases, two character references and two passport size photos are required. Chiropractors must also investigate and provide in writing an understanding of their provincial/state regulations set forth by the veterinary and chiropractic licensing boards of their jurisdiction.

What are the details of this program?
The program is conducted in the Brantford area of the Province of Ontario. Each program consists of five 5 day modules. Each Module begins on a Wednesday morning and ends on the following Sunday afternoon. More details can be found in the Our Programs section of this site.

Are current students in Veterinary or Chiropractic schools eligible for this program?
We are currently offering a minimum of openings to veterinary chiropractic students who are in the fall year of study.

Does this program qualify for continuing education credits?
Doctors who are members of the AVCA are eligible to attend individual modules for CE credits towards AVCA membership renewal.  Beyond this, eligibility for CE credits can only be determined by the respective Provincial or State licensing body or jurisdiction.