Recognised training programmes and associations for animal therapies

We provide an overview of the training centres, associations and qualifications for various animal therapy treatments that we recognise.

Physiotherapy

• Swiss Association for Animal Physiotherapy (SVTPT): www.svtpt.ch (always recognised)

Important note regarding recognition: Qualifications held by vets, veterinary practice assistants (TPAs) and human physiotherapists are always recognised. For other professional groups, recognition depends on the level of training and further education completed at the following institutions:

• Canesano: 1-year Physiotherapist course – www.canesano.ch
• Anisana: Qualified Canine Physiotherapist (one to two years) – www.anisana.ch
• Veterinary Physiotherapy according to Wosslick (Germany): one-year training programme – www.wosslick.de
• Academy for Veterinary Naturopathy and Veterinary Physiotherapy (Germany): two-year training programme – www.atm.de

Osteopathy

• STOA-Medicines: Swiss Veterinary Osteopathy Training – www.stoamedicines.com/de
• IMAOV: Institut des Médecines Alternatives et Ostéopathies Vétérinaires (France) – www.imaov.com
• ESOAA (France): www.esoaa.eu

Acupuncture

• IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society): www.ivas.org
• CHI University: www.chiu.edu/courses/cva-idn

Homeopathy

• SVHA examination: www.svha.ch
• SHI Homeopathy School AG, Zug: www.shi.ch
• Note: Therapists must be members of the relevant professional bodies (e.g. HVS, BTS).

Chiropractic

• International Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic (Sittensen, Germany): www.i-a-vc.com
• International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA): www.ivca.de
• Options for Animals (Wellsville, USA): www.animalchiro.com
• Backbone Academy (Germany): www.backbone-academy.com/de/

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If you cannot find a training course that you think should be on the list, please feel free to contact us. We will then review it on a case-by-case basis.

Updated on: 21/10/2026