Glossary

• AAVA - American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
• ABVP - American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
• AVCA - American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
• AVMA - American Veterinary Medical Association
• CCRT - Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
• CCRP - Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
• CVA-CHI - Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
  Certifying body is the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• CVA-IVAS - Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
  Certifying body is the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
• CVC-AVCA - Certified Veterinary Chiropractor
  Certifying body is the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
• CVSMT - Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapist (Chiropractic)
• DABT - Diplomate of the American Board of Thermology
• DACVP - Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists
• DACVSMR - Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Dip ABVP - Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
  A diplomate is a veterinarian of high ethical character who has fulfilled the requirements set forth for certification by the ABVP. Diplomates are elected by the ABVP Council of Regents.
• DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• FAAVA - Fellow American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
• PhD - Doctor of Philosopy
• VMD - Veterinary Medical Doctor