Veterinary Acupuncture Certificate Program

What does the Veterinary Acupuncture certificate program consist of?

• The entire program is divided into five hybrid Modules.
• This program is open to licensed veterinarians, licensed acupuncturists, and licensed chiropractors who have passed the NBCE Acupuncture exam.
• Extensive hands-on clinical practicums, during Modules II and V, 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 intense, students must:

• Set time aside to study, complete the required reading assignments, and review daily.
• Practice at home.
• As you will have three Modules presented virtual-live, you need to view videos online, a high-speed internet connection, and a computer (with a camera and microphone).
• 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 that allows for an excellent student-to-faculty ratio for clinical hands-on learning. Each student must present two (2) cases in a SOAP format during Modules IV or V.  Please consult your syllabus for further information.

2026 Dates: 

• Module I: Sept 16th – 20th, 2026 (Virtual-Live)
• Module II: Oct 14th – 18th, 2026 (Face-to-Face attendance)
• Module III: Dec 9th – 13th, 2026 (Virtual-Live)
• Module IV: Jan 6th – 10th, 2026 (Virtual-Live)
• Module V: Feb 3rd – 7th, 2026 (Face-to-Face attendance)

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
• 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 – Coming soon!

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To all applicants: The Healing Oasis Wellness Center attempts to offer the programs as announced. However, the HOWC reserves the right to adjust the program’s faculty, location, dates, times, and tuition to accommodate unanticipated circumstances. 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.