US Certification Course in Veterinary Acupuncture
2026 – 2027 Certification Course in Veterinary Acupuncture
San Antonio, TX
Online lectures approved for 102 RACE hours
In person sessions approved for 66.5 RACE hours
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa
7610 S New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78235 USA
ONLINE CLASSROOM | ONSITE LABS SESSION I | ONSITE LABS SESSION II | ONSITE SESSION III | ONSITE MENTORSHIP & EXAMS |
Fri, Sat, 1/2 Sun | Fri, Sat, 1/2 Sun | Fri, Sat, 1/2 Sun | Wed – 1/2 day Sunday | |
Starts 09/01/2026 | October 9-11, 2026 | November 13-15, 2026 | January 8-10, 2027 | February 3-7, 2027 |
San Antonio 2026 – 2027 Course Hotel Links
IVAS has a room block at the Embassy Suites. The room rate for a single or double is US$159.00 (does not include Daily Mandatory Charge San Antonio Tourism PID Fee) + tax per night. Price includes breakfast. When making your hotel reservation using the booking links, you can modify the dates where it says “Edit stay (Dates)” at the top.
Booking Link
To receive the discounted group rate of $159 per night, click the booking link below. If the rate does not appear automatically, Hit the Edit stay button and change your travel dates to January 7-10, 2027 and the discounted rate will be displayed.
Alternatively, you can visit the hotel’s website, click the Special Rates box, and enter the group code in the group code CES92A field to access the discounted rate.
Booking Link
To receive the discounted group rate of $159 per night, click the booking link below. If the rate does not appear automatically, Hit the Edit stay button and change your travel dates and the discounted rate will be displayed.
Alternatively, you can visit the hotel’s website, click the Special Rates box, and enter the group code in the group code CES92A field to access the discounted rate.
- 64 hours of hands-on acupuncture points locations labs, and case demonstrations with live dogs and horses gives veterinarians the practice that is required to confidently find and needle acupucnture points.
- The course is structured so that the veterinarian can return to their practice and start applying the new skills when they return home after the first onsite session.
- Acupuncture Point location labs have a 1-6 teacher to student ratio.
- Learn from the first certification program in the United States. The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) has been setting the global standard in veterinary acupuncture since 1974.
- The IVAS Certification Course in Veterinary Acupuncture is a comprehensive theoretical and practical training program with over 50 years of teaching experience, which ensures a high level of knowledge and skill for successful integration into clinical practice.
- The IVAS Certification Course is approved for 171 hours by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE). Split into 2 years.
- Our instructors are experienced certified acupuncturists and use acupuncture in their daily practice and provide support throughout the IVAS Course and beyond.
- The IVAS Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture is an internationally recognized acupuncture certification.
- IVAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching a high standard of acupuncture all while giving back to the equine and canine community.
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Veterinary Acupuncture
Race Program Approval Number:991-36372 Tracking Number: 20-804156
