Veterinary Acupuncture State-Approved Certification Program

What does the Veterinary Acupuncture postgraduate state-approved certification program consist of?

• The Postgraduate State-Approved Certification program comprises 180 hours of supervised postgraduate education divided into five (5) Modules.
• The Module schedule is as follows: Wed (1:00 – 6:30/700PM), Thu/Fri/Sat (8:00 AM—12:00 Noon, 1:00 – 6:30/7:00 PM), and Sun (8:00 AM—12:00 Noon).
• Extensive hands-on clinical practicums with no required additional externships, minimizing time away from your practice and family.
• Species: Canine and Equine
• Small class size, with personalized supervised attention.
• Excellent student-to-faculty ratio, providing a better learning environment.
• A comprehensive program built on the fundamentals consistent with the practice of Acupuncture in the United States of America and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

As this program is a postgraduate program, students must:

• Set time aside to study, complete the required reading assignments, and review daily.
• Practice at home.
• As you will need to view videos online, a high-speed internet connection and a computer (with a camera and microphone) are required.
• Although not required, we may schedule synchronous educational webinars to help students integrate and provide interaction.
• All attendees will receive Continuing Education contact hours for attending the Modules.

Faculty members include:

• Daniel Halden, DC, MAc, LAc, Dipl.Ac (NCCAOM), PAK, CAC, CVMRT
• Lynne Dennis, DVM, CVA, FAAVA, CVSMT, CVMRT
• Victoria Gnadt, DVM, CVSMT, CVA
• Michelle Rivera, MT, VDT
• Pedro Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR, FCoAC
• Among others

There is a maximum number of students allowing for a maximum ratio of 3 or 4 (three or four) students to one (1) faculty for clinical hands-on. Each student must present two (2) cases in a SOAP format during Modules IV or V.  Please consult your syllabus or the Main Catalog for further information.

2025 VAcu Fall Semester Class Dates:

• Module I: Aug 20th – 24th, 2025
• Module II: Sept 17th – 21st, 2025
• Module III: Nov 12th – 16th, 2025
• Module IV: Dec 10th – 14th, 2025
• Module V: Jan 7th – 11th, 2026

Benefits to all successful graduates of the Healing Oasis Wellness Center:

• Receive unlimited access to consultations with the program director
• Will be listed in our “Find a Graduate/Alumni” section
• Will have access to the “ALUMNI” section of the VAc postgraduate state-approved program, which contains all of the movies (explanations & techniques) seen during the program.
• Receives a percentage discount for continuing education seminars and our yearly conference, and a 10% discount if they would like to register for or send their veterinary associates or credentialed veterinary technicians to the VMRT Postgraduate Program.

VAc Registration Form

Main Catalog

To all applicants: The Healing Oasis Wellness Center attempts to offer the programs as announced. However, the HOWC reserves the right to adjust program faculty, location, dates, times, and tuition to accommodate unanticipated occurrences. HOWC is not responsible for any cost/expenses incurred by registrants due to program adjustments or cancellations.

All animals used during all of the hands-on lab has been given a second chance on life and come to us from abuse and neglect and in return for their “new lease on life.” They help the student learn and understand the science as well as the compassion that we as professionals strive for.