Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture Workshop

April 10 - 12, 2026

$4,900.00

$4900

 

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

Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture Hands On Learning Lab 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.

Waimea Hawaii: Small Animal (SA) April 10-12 Small Animal Level 1 and Equine Level 1 Nov 21-23

Introductory rate of $4800 with 90 days advanced registration, $4850 with 45 days advanced registration, $4900 with less than 45 days advanced registration, inclusive of bare-bones dorm-style lodging and food at the boarding school host, or book at a nearby resort (price not included in tuition). Capacity: 12 students Equine and Small Animal

Waimea  Hawaii: Small Animal (SA) and Equine (EQ)Dates:  April 10-12 Small Animal Level 1Nov 7-9  Small Animal Advanced – for practitioners certified by ANY acupuncture certifying organization to update and enhance the scientific lexicon behind acupuncture.

Nov 21-23 Equine Level 1

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.

Price:  $4800 inclusive of bare-bones dorm-style lodging and food at the boarding school host, or book at a nearby resort (price not included in tuition). Capacity: 12 students Equine and Small Animal

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.

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See what other participants have to say about our in person and online courses here

April 10-12 SA Level 1

Kamuela Hawaii
April 10-12, 2026 SA Level l
Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture Certification Course: Level 1
April 10
8 – 9AM Welcome
9AM - 12PM Acupuncture Points – hands-on
1 – 2PM Tactile palpation lab: Cornstarch & self-palpation
2-5PM JAM exam & myofascial kinetic chains
April 11
8AM – 12PM Anatomy Lab
1 - 2:30PM Needling Lab: self & models
2:30 – 5PM Treating dogs
April 12
8 – 11AM Treating dogs
11-1PM Lunch & case write-up
1PM Round Table Cases

July 10-12 SA Level 2

Kamuela Hawaii
July 10-12, 2026 SA Level 2
July 10
8-9AM Re-intro & knowledge recap from last module
9-11AM Lab- case presentations & review of core points
11-12 Lab- Mu and Shu points
12-1PM Lunch (Elva)on)
1-3PM Lab- New points with emphasis on regions
3-5PM Cases
Homework: Your TCVM biotype
July 11
8-12PM Anatomy – recap anatomy & add new points
1-5PM Lab
PM- TCVM personality type & graduation celebration!
July 12
8-10AM Cases & Disc
10-12PM Treating Complex Cases
1-4PM Feline Cases

October 20-22 SA Level 1

San Diego, CA
October 20-22 SA Level 1
Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture Certification Course: Level 1
Oct 20
8 – 9AM Welcome
9AM - 12PM Acupuncture Points – hands- on
1 – 2PM Tactile palpation lab: Cornstarch & self-palpation
2-5PM JAM exam & myofascial kinetic chains
Oct 21
8AM – 12PM Anatomy Lab
1 - 2:30PM Needling Lab: self & models
2:30 – 5PM Treating dogs
Oct 22
8 – 11AM Treating dogs
11-1PM Lunch & case write-up
1PM Round Table Cases

November 7-9 SA Level 1

Kamuela Hawaii
November 7-9 SA Level 1
Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture Certification Course: Level 1
Nov 7
8 – 9AM Welcome
9AM - 12PM Acupuncture Points – hands- on
1 – 2PM Tactile palpation lab: Cornstarch & self-palpation
2-5PM JAM exam & myofascial kinetic chains
Nov 8
8AM – 12PM Anatomy Lab
1 - 2:30PM Needling Lab: self & models
2:30 – 5PM Treating dogs
Nov 9
8 – 11AM Treating dogs
11-1PM Lunch & case write-up
1PM Round Table Cases

November 21-23 EQ Level 1

Kamuela Hawaii
Nov 21-23 EQ Level 1
Nov 21
8-9AM Intro & goals
9-11AM Review 1 case report pp w/ horse- demo knowledge & accuracy of
the points used in the case - no needles
11-12: Shu points - no needles
1-2: Mu & Influential Points
2-3: Review & refine the JAM exam
3-5: Cases with an emphasis on complex conditions
Nov 22
8-10AM Anatomy lab
8-10AM Mu-shu
10-12PM Musculo
1-4PM Cases w/Complex Musculoskeletal
4-5PM Panel Discussion

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

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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 Acupunture

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

Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture Certification Course: Level 2
Day 1
8 AM – 9 AM Re-introductions and knowledge recap from last module
9 AM – 11 AM Laboratory- case presentations and review of core points
11 AM – 12 PM Laboratory- Mu and Shu points
12-1PM Lunch (Elva)on)
1 PM – 3 PM Laboratory- New points with emphasis on regions
3 PM - 5 PM Cases (2 hours)
Homework: Your TCVM biotype
Day 2
8 AM- 12 PMAnatomy lab – recap anatomy and add new points
12 PM - 1 PM Lunch
1 PM - 5 PM Laboratory
PM- TCVM personality type and graduation celebration!
Day 3
8 AM - 10 AM Case presentation and discussion
10 AM - 12 PM - Round table: Treating complex cases, adding acupuncture to practice, legal and
business topics.
12 PM - 1 PM - Lunch
1 PM - 4 PM - Feline acupuncture lab

Evidence Based Veterinary Acupuncture Certification

Presentation Synopsis

Equine Veterinary Acupuncture Certification Course: Level 1
Day 1
8 AM: Welcome, intro
9 AM: Safety, posture, fascial grimace, environment biotype
10 AM: Review of major palpatory land marks in the horse
11 AM: JAM Exam Part 1
12 PM-1 PM: Lunch
1 PM: JAM Exam Part 2
2 PM-5 PM: Review and practice finding points by channel and region
Day 2
8 AM: Needling techniques
10 AM: Needling practice and treatment
12 PM-1 PM: Lunch
1 PM-5 PM: Needling cases
Day 3
8 AM: Review
9 AM: Demo
10 AM: Motion and Myofascial Chain Practice
1 PM-2 PM: Lunch
2 PM: Case presentations

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.