VETERINARY MASSAGE & REHABILITATION THERAPY PROGRAM

All animals used during the hands-on lab have been given a second chance at life and come to us from abuse and neglect 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.

PLEASE NOTE: 

• We provide EXTENSIVE supervised hands-on clinical learning under the supervision of experts (board-certified), residents, and outstanding faculty.
• Species content (dogs and or horses) will be determined according to the student attendees’ preferences.  For example, we can work on all dogs or a mixture of dogs & horses.
• Please note that all clinical and practical work with therapeutic exercises is included in the program, and NO EXTERNAL EXTERNSHIPS ARE REQUIRED (minimizing time away from your practice)! 
• All attendees also receive CE for attending the Modules. Current approvals include AHVMA (AVMA HOD-recognized organization); Validated CE presented by an Accredited Institution accredited by the US Dept. of Education; AAVSB-RACE (ID#87-37619 for 54hrs); and the MN Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

If you are trying to make a decision, compare COST, TIME AWAY FROM YOUR PRACTICE, and, most importantly, the number of students allowed for the program (to provide an excellent student-to-instructor ratio during hands-on lab and clinical cases).

Dates for the Veterinary Massage and Rehab Therapy Program (NOTE: Tuition cost is $6,189.00.)

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VMRT Fall Class – 2026 – This program consists of 142 hours of supervised instruction, divided into 4 [four] Modules. A minimum number of students must be met to hold the program. REGISTRATION IS OPEN.

• Module I: Sept 3rd – 6th, 2026
• Module II: Oct 8th – 11th, 2026
• Module III: Nov 19th – 22nd, 2026
• Module IV: Dec 10th – 14th, 2026

VMRT Spring Class 2027: This program consists of 142 hrs of supervised instruction, divided into 4 [four] Modules. A minimum number of students must be met to hold the program. REGISTRATION IS OPEN.

• Module I: Mar 11th – 14th, 2027
• Module II: Apr 8th – 11th, 2027
• Module III: May 20th – 23rd, 2027
• Module IV: June 10th – 13th, 2027

VMRT Fall Class – 2027. This program consists of 142 hours of supervised instruction, divided into 4 Modules. A minimum number of students must be met to hold the program. Dates TBD.

• Module I:
• Module II:
• Module III:
• Module IV:

Description:

A 142 hours Postgraduate State-Approved Certification Program is open to licensed veterinarians, licensed or certified veterinary technicians, licensed physical therapists, licensed nurses, licensed/certified massage therapists, or any other licensed healthcare professional.  Length of the program: 4 (four) Modules (Thursday 8:00 AM until Sunday no later than 1:00 PM). 

All successful graduates:

• Will receive unlimited access to consultations with the program director
• Will be listed in our “Find a Graduate/Alumni” section
• Discount for CE seminars including our yearly conference

Faculty:

• Teresa Calvert, DVM, CVSMT, CMRT
• Amber Ihrke, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT, CVSMT (Senior Faculty)
• Andris Kaneps, DVM, Ph.D., DACVS, DACVSMR (guest faculty speaker)
• Rosemary LoGiudice, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, CVSMT, FCoAC (Senior Faculty)
• Julia Tomlinson, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, CVSMT
• Deanne Zenoni, DVM, CVA, CSMT, CVMRT (Senior Faculty)
• Michelle J. Rivera, MT, VDT, CVMRT (Program Director)
• Pedro Luis Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR, FCoAC (Program Director)

Cost of the VMRT Postgraduate State-Approved Certification Program: $6,189.00.
Form of payment: Check (no foreign checks) or money orders drawn on a US Bank account; cash or credit cards (MC / Visa).
*** Please note that there is a 3.5% charge for all CC transactions! ***

Please call the office for those who have successfully completed a postgraduate state-approved certification program in  Veterinary Rehabilitation and would like to audit either Module I, II, or III.

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. The HOWC is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by registrants as a result of program adjustments or cancellations.