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What is TCVM?

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), although relatively new to the Western world, is a medical system that has been used in China to treat animals for thousands of years.  It is an adaptation and extension of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used to treat humans.  Speaking broadly, Chinese Medicine is a complete body of thought and practice grounded in Chinese Daoist philosophy.  Though it can be traced back over two millennia in recorded history, it, like any medical system, continues to evolve today, and current research on acupuncture and herbal medicine is beginning to shed light on its mechanism of action.

Chinese Medicine is based on the Daoist worldview that the body is a microcosm of the larger, surrounding universe.  As such, the cosmic laws and forces that govern the external world also govern the body’s internal environment.  Just as life-energy or “Qi” is an innate force of the universe, it too is a fundamental force of the body, driving its every action and transformation.  Read more...
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Introduction to Veterinary Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Interest in TCVM but you aren't ready to commit to a full course yet? Get a taste of what Chi does with our two day seminar introduction to TCVM.
Practical Guide to TCVM, Vol. 2: Small Animal Practice Dr. Xie’s latest book, Practical Guide to TCVM, Vol. 2:Small Animal Practice is now available.
Get $100 Credit by taking Veterinary Herbal Medicine Dermatology/Oncology On-site or Online CE Course Receive a $100 credit to Chi or Jing Tang when you sign up for the online or on-site course by February 10. You can be a part of the 1st herbal on-site class in our new building!
Two Stories of Canines Swallowing Needles Case reports from various veterinarians.
How I Stumbled Upon TCVM Dr. Marilyn Maler tells about how she discovered TCVM.
TCVM to Treat Complications of an Epidural in a Dairy Cow
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Basic Acupuncture Programs

 ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAMS

The Basic Acupuncture Program certifies students in veterinary acupuncture.  Classes are split into small animal, mixed animal, and equine practice.

Advanced TCVM Programs

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

Advanced Programs include an advanced acupuncture course as well as certification courses in the other TCVM modalities - herbal medicine, food therapy, and tui-na.

Masters Program in TCVM

CERTIFIED TCVM PRACTITIONER

Our Certified TCVM Practitioner program includes comprehensive TCVM coursework including certification in Veterinary Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy and Tui-na.

ANNUAL TCVM CONFERENCE

Held alternately from the U.S. and abroad, the annual conference invites TCVM practitioners from around the world to speak about their clinical cases and research.