Following is a list of organizations that I feel would be helpful to you.

• IVAS - International Veterinary Acupuncture Society - is the certifying organization for veterinarians providing acupuncture care to their patients. Certification requires over 200 hours of post graduate study. Maintaining this certification since 1996 requires continual training and learning each and every year. I am proud to be able to provide this service to my patients.
• AAVA - American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture - is a sub group of the IVAS organization that oversees acupuncture veterinarians in the United States and provides opportunities for continuing education. I am a charter member.
• VVMA - Vermont Veterinary Medical Association - is the state level organization of veterinarians that sets standards for conventional and alternative veterinary care. They also provide opportunities and oversee the continuing medical education of their members. I am a member.
• AVMA - American Veterinary Medical Association - is the national level organization that oversees and sets standards for both alternative and conventional veterinary care. I am a member.
• AHVMA - American Holistic Veterinary Medical Society - is a national level organization of veterinarians that provide holistic care for their patients. I am a member.
• AVCA - American Veterinary Chiropractic Association - is the certifying organization for veterinarians providing chiropractic care for their patients. Certification requires over 200 hours of post graduate training. Maintenance of certification requires completion of continuing medical education courses every year.
• Second Chance Animal Shelter (Shaftsbury, VT) - SCAS is our local animal humane organization that finds new homes for abandoned pets, and provides important education about animals to the community.
• The Greyhound Project - They are so cute and loveable you can't have just one.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine - My alma mater.
• The Handsome Hound - Here's a wonderful resource for holistic pet products.
• The Lucky Dog Petfinder - Adoption program for unclaimed & screened stray dogs from Shaftsbury & Arlington (VT) townships.
• The 1800SaveAPet - This is a link to a fun and informative website through which you can find a pet to adopt or make a donation to a national pet-saving effort