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Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture Certification Course San Diego, CA 2026

October 20 - 22, 2026

Original price was: $4,900.00.Current price is: $4,800.00.

Topics:
Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture
Dr. Bonnie Wright

Earn 20 Hours of Online + 24 Hours of In-Person Continuing Education

Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture Hands On Certification Course 2026:  Earn 20 hours of online and 24 Hours of  In-Person Continuing Education!!

Join Dr. Bonnie Wright and her experienced team of leaders in the field of Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture (EBVA) for an exceptional hands-on learning experience that blends science, skill, and clinical insight.

All courses are approved for RACE: Each session is approved for 20 hours online study and 24 hours in person hours, IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society), AAVA (American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture) and IVAPM (International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management) for CE hours and/or recognition of certification. Full Certification from EBVA in Small Animal and / or Equine Practices requires completion of both Level One and Level Two Courses.

 San Diego: Small Animal (SA) Level 1. Dates: October 20-22, 2026 concurrent with ACVAA scientific Meeting Price: Introductory rate of $4800 with 90 days advanced registration, $4850 with 45 days advanced registration, $4900 with less than 45 days advanced registration.

RACE:  Each session is approved for 20 hours online study and 24 hours in person hours

Approved for IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society), AAVA (American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture) and IVAPM (International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management) for CE hours and recognition of certification.

Our science-backed veterinary acupuncture training is a mainstream method for treating pain, neuron-modulating, inflammation, nausea, immune dysfunction, and soft tissue issues in animals. No longer considered merely an “alternative” treatment, it is widely recognized for its medical benefits.

Certification in veterinary acupuncture enhances your ability to relieve pain, improve outcomes, and refine diagnostic skills.  EBVA Certification requires completion of Level 1 and Level 2 (Small Animal and/or Equine) and is open to Veterinarians, Veterinary Students and Veterinary Residents.

Your passion for helping animals already sets you apart—now take the next step and offer them even more. Invest in your practice, your patients, and your impact.

Veterinary Acupuncture courses are conducted online and in person. The online course work must be completed prior to arriving at the in-person portion.

Our in-person sessions are designed for small, highly interactive groups of hands on learning labs, ensuring a personalized learning experience. To maintain quality instruction, we limit class sizes to a maximum ratio of one instructor per 3 to 4 students. This allows for individualized guidance, hands-on practice, and in-depth discussions throughout the course.

VetVacationCE registration for this Online pre-training and the Hands on Learning Lab is $4800 for the 3 day conference. Each session provides 20 hours online and 24 hours of hands on experience.  The attendance rate will increase and additional $100 within 90 days of the event. Students are greatly encouraged to start the course work 90 days in advance of the in person class to allow enough time to complete the required material prior to arriving in person.

You can view our other Veterinary Conference here

October 20, 2026

Day One:
Reinforce point locations learning online: first by channel and then by region
Practice palpating fascia, and myofascial changes in models and on dogs
Master the techniques of a JAM exam in dogs

October 21, 2026

Day Two:
Anatomy lab- deep dive into anatomy and physiology of acupuncture points
Introduction to acupuncture needles and needling techniques
Workup canine cases with a JAM exam and start acupuncture treatment

October 22, 2026

Day Three:
Workup more canine cases with JAM exam and start acupuncture treatment
Present your first case and develop the communication skills to discuss acupuncture neurophysiology and treatment recommendations
Develop confidence to go back to your practice and start cases- three required before level 2

Save with Early Registration

Super Saver Rate: $100 off with 90 days advanced registration
VetVacationCE Rate: $50 off from 89 days to 45 days advanced registration
JetSetter Rate: No discount less than 45 days advanced registration

Technician Discount

If you are a technician, use Coupon Code TECH75 for $75 off the regular registration rate.

RACE approved CE

15 Hours of RACE approved for CE for Veterinarians and Technicians.

Your Destination

Paradise Point Resort and Spa

Paradise Terrace Reception_no_resort
Call in: 800-344-2626 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 6:00pm
Referring Code/Group Name: ID: ACVAA
Room Rate: Rate:$279 plus $10 resort fee 15.05% State, City and Local Taxes $20 additional for the 3rd and 4th guest in the room pn

Use the booking link or call in and identify yourself as part of the ACVAA group.

Cancellations for individual reservations must be received seven (7) days prior to arrival or one (1) night’s room and tax will be assessed.

A credit card number will be required to secure a room within this block.

Check-in time 4pm. Every effort is made to accomodate delegates arriving before the check-in time. Check-out time is 11 am.

These rates do not include the overnight parking fee discounted to $25.00 for the Group (valued at $46.00 per car, per night).

Getting There

Airport Distance: 10 minutes from San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Taxis, shuttles and ride-sharing services are available at all airport terminal curbsides for service to our hotel. For guests using their personal vehicle or a rental car, the hotel offers reserved doorstep parking directly outside guest rooms for $46 per car per night for added convenience and safety.

San Diego International (Lindbergh Field) Airport – 10 minutes from hotel.
Carlsbad (McClellan – Palomar) Airport – 50 minutes from hotel

Vet Vacation Registration

If you haven't already registered for your vet vacation, take a moment to register for your vet vacation now. Registration for the continuing education is separate from your hotel reservation.

Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture Certification

Dr. Bonnie D. Wright, DVM, DACVAA

Dr. Bonnie Wright is a leader in veterinary anesthesia, pain management, and evidence-based acupuncture. Board-certified in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (DACVAA), she holds advanced certifications in Medical Acupuncture, Veterinary Pain Practice, Canine Rehabilitation, Canine Musculo-Skeletal Imaging and Regenerative Medicine. As the lead faculty for the Evidence-Based Veterinary Acupuncture program, she is dedicated to integrating scientific rigor into non-pharmaceutical pain management strategies.
Dr. Wright completed her DVM at Colorado State University, followed by a residency in Anesthesia and Critical Patient Care at the University of California, Davis. She has been practicing, teaching, and advancing the fields of anesthesia, pain medicine, and rehabilitation for over two decades.
Splitting her time between Colorado and Hawaii, she enjoys building her off-grid farm alongside her wife and scent-trained service dogs. She shares her life with two adult sons, several beloved dogs, half of a horse, and an ever-changing number of wild hogs and turkeys.
Learn more about Dr. Wright on her website, The Mistral Vet.

Presentation Synopsis

Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture Certification Course: Level 1
Day 1
8 AM – 9 AM: Welcome, introduction
9 AM - 12 PM: Acupuncture Points – hands- on, live animals
12 PM - 1 PM: Lunch
1 PM – 2 PM: Tactile palpation lab: Cornstarch & self-palpation
2 pm-5 pm: JAM exam and myofascial kinetic chains
Day 2
8 AM – 12 PM:Anatomy Lab
12 PM - 1 PM: Lunch
1 PM - 2:30 PM: Needling Lab: self and models
2:30 PM – 5 PM Treating volunteer dogs – hands-on live animals
Day 3
8 AM – 11 AM: Treating volunteer dogs – hands-on live animals
11 AM – 1 PM: Lunch and case write-up
1 PM: Round Table Case presentations

Presentation Synopsis

Vet Vacation Registration

If you haven't already registered for your vet vacation, take a moment to register for your vet vacation now. Registration for the continuing education is separate from your hotel reservation.