11/04/2025
Animal chiropractic explained:
Some say they manipulate animals and travel the country avoiding state laws.
Some use the term “animal chiropractor” in quotes or parentheses, because they aren’t actually trained or certified. Massage manipulatation isn’t chiro.
🚨 These are all serious red flags 🚩
Becoming an animal chiropractor requires years of education, training, and certification. Here’s a look at what’s involved:
✅ A Bachelor’s degree (typically in biology)
✅ A Doctorate in either Chiropractic (DC) or Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
✅ Passing all required board exams (for chiropractors: Parts I, II, III, IV, and Physiotherapy)
✅ Completion of an accredited 220hr animal chiropractic program
✅ Passing of the AVCA certification exam and/or IVCA certificate exam
✅ A current active DC or DVM license
✅ Ongoing continuing education for professional licensure, whether DC or DVM
✅ Ongoing continuing education to maintain animal chiropractic certification
✅ Malpractice insurance, which those who are unlicensed can not obtain
✅ Compliance with your state’s laws
As you can see, becoming an animal chiropractor takes 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 of commitment and rigorous training.
👉 Please do not trust anyone who is not properly educated, licensed, and certified to perform chiropractic care on animals. It’s not just unethical, it can be dangerous.
💡 Always ask:
Are they licensed?
Are they certified?
Do they follow state laws?
Are they giving follow up muscle/rehab instruction?
Do they travel the country avoiding laws?
🐎 If you love your pets, protect them by choosing qualified professionals only.