Small Animal CVA Course Registration
Registration for the 2026 Small Animal Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist Course will open soon. Check back regularly for updates.
This course is offered by Chi University and hosted by UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Center for Continuing Professional Education. This class is limited to 24 students only.
The registration on the Chi website only covers the online session study. Students must also register for the on-site session with the UC Davis SVM Center for Continuing Professional Education.
Students will need to complete the online modules prior to attending the onsite modules. Once enrolled, students will receive a study guide to help them complete the online modules in a timely manner.
Registration
- How to Register
1. Register for Online Modules 1-5 with Chi University
2. After successfully registering for the online session with Chi University, register for the On-Site Modules 1-3 with UC Davis.
- Online Modules 1-5 with Chi University
Online Modules 1-5
$3,915 - On-site Modules 1-3 with UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
On-site Modules 1-3 in Davis, CA
Veterinarian $5,250 Veterinary Student $4,800 - On-Site Modules 1-3 Registration Add-ons
Required: Printed Wet Lab Notebook $100.00 Optional: Canine Skeleton Anatomical Model Kit
The kit includes supplies needed to build your own canine skeleton anatomical model for studying acupuncture points.What's inside the Kit:
- Canine Skeleton Model: Precision-crafted for detailed anatomical study.
- Push Pins: For secure assembly and customizable features.
- Multiple Colored Threads: To highlight and differentiate various anatomical structures.
- Straws: For structural support and articulation.
Why You Need This Kit:
- Comprehensive Study Tool: Perfect for veterinarians, veterinary students, and acupuncture practitioners.
- Hands-On Learning: Build and study your own model for a deeper understanding of canine anatomy and acupuncture points.
- Complete Kit: Everything you need is included, making it convenient and easy to use.
Ideal For:- Veterinary Education: Enhance classroom learning with an interactive model.
- Acupuncture Practitioners: Perfect for mapping and studying acupuncture points on a canine skeleton.
$425.00
Course Enrollment Minimum Policy
- A minimum of 12 participants is required to run this course.
- After the initial 12 participants, enrollment will only continue in increments of 6 additional participants (e.g., 18, 24).
- The course has a maximum capacity of 24 participants.
The Center for Continuing Professional Education (CCPE) reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course if the minimum enrollment is unmet.
If the course is canceled by CCPE, you will be notified via email and receive a full refund.
On-Site Modules Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received at least two weeks before the program start date
Eligible for a refund, minus a 15% processing fee.
Cancellations received less than two weeks before the program start date
Eligible for a refund, minus a 50% processing fee.
After 5:00 PM (PT) the day before On-Site Module 1's start date
Registration is non-refundable, including for no-shows. Cancellations submitted on or after the program start date are not eligible for a refund.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. Please email your request to svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu.
On-Site Practical Exam Reschedule Policy
If a participant cannot attend the scheduled practical exam date for the course and would like a rescheduled date, a non-refundable $300.00 rescheduling fee will be required.
Email svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu to request a rescheduling. All date requests are subject to instructor availability. The CCPE team will work with you to confirm a new date and time.