American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture

10/09/2026

Protecting animals also means paying attention to the subtle ways they communicate discomfort. 🐾

This National Animal Safety & Protection Month, AAVA encourages thoughtful, veterinarian-led care. When appropriate, veterinary acupuncture may be incorporated into a comprehensive treatment plan to support comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

10/05/2026

Join us on November 17th from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Central for a practical webinar on how posture, movement, and biomechanics can reveal valuable clues about pain, dysfunction, and compensation in canine patients.

You'll learn to recognize asymmetries, altered weight distribution, restricted movement, and muscle tension, and connect those findings to functional anatomy and acupuncture point selection.

Register now
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KorKxqxuReylzo12QzrpHg #/registration

10/01/2026

Two weeks left! The Call for Papers for the 2027 Joint AHVMA & AAVA Conference closes October 15, 2026 at midnight EST.

If you've been thinking about submitting, now's the time to apply! AHVMA and AAVA are combining forces for a streamlined 3-day event on integrative medicine and veterinary acupuncture.

Quick recap of what's needed:

- A focused lecture title + 2 or more measurable learning objectives
- A summary abstract, 250 words or fewer

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Submit your proposal before time runs out.

09/30/2026

For pets navigating a cancer diagnosis, acupuncture can be a powerful part of their care plan. It's been shown to help with pain relief, reducing nausea and improving appetite, easing GI upset, fighting fatigue, and supporting overall quality of life.

Talk to a certified veterinary acupuncturist about how it could fit into your pet's treatment today at aava.org.

09/28/2026

Think acupuncture is just for cats and dogs? Think again.

From horses and cattle to birds and even zoo animals, veterinary acupuncture's reach keeps growing. 🐴🐶🐱

09/23/2026

Veterinary medicine gives so much to others.

This September, for Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, we want every AAVA member to know: support exists, and reaching out is a strength, not a weakness.

Not One More Vet (NOMV) provides free, confidential peer support — including Lifeboat, their anonymous peer-to-peer network — plus financial assistance and mental health resources built specifically for this profession.

Talk to someone today!

🔗 nomv.org

09/21/2026

AAVA members receive a subscription to the American Journal of Chinese Veterinary Medicine, an international, peer-reviewed journal featuring research across Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.

Ready to join the AAVA community? Reach out through our website!

09/17/2026

Welcome to our new leaders!

The American Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists (AAVA) elected new officials in 2026.

09/17/2026

Call for Papers: 2027 Joint AHVMA & AAVA Conference is officially open.

AHVMA and AAVA are teaming up for one streamlined 3-day event — merging the best of integrative veterinary medicine and acupuncture into a single unforgettable experience. If you've got clinical knowledge worth passing on, we want to hear from you.

Here's what to prepare:

- Half-day content blocks (3 back-to-back 50-min sessions) — speakers who can commit to this get priority consideration
- One clear, focused lecture title + at least 2 measurable learning objectives
- A summary abstract, 250 words or fewer

📅 Final Deadline: October 15, 2026 at midnight EST — submit early so our joint review committee can build the strongest schedule possible!

This is your moment to shape the future of holistic veterinary care. Submit your proposal today.

09/16/2026

Myth: Acupuncture is only used for musculoskeletal conditions.

Fact: Veterinary acupuncture has applications across a variety of areas, including musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, respiratory, urinary, neurologic, behavioral, and other conditions.

Curious what else veterinary acupuncture can help with? Explore more aava.org.