On our display we included all the important attributes of this career as well as several pictures to demonstrate their work. These included the definition of animal acupuncture, the job description, and the qualifications needed to do animal acupuncture. The qualifications include: 1) Be a licensed veterinarian 2) Be a veterinary technician with orders from a licensed veterinarian
3) Be a veterinary assistant under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. The outlook of this job is on the rise. It is expected to have an increased rate of 8 to 14% by 2022. Veterinary …show more content…
Acupuncture is utilized to relieve all kinds of pain induced on animals such as arthritis, traumatic nerve injury, sore backs, and other problems found in animals. It also helps treat selected reproductive issues, gastrointestinal problems, and skin problems. Animal acupuncture is most commonly used on cats, dogs, and occasionally horses.
Dogs are an excellent example of animals that require acupuncture. Reasons being, dogs are used for multiple deeds that help out people. For example, military dogs and guide dogs, which are under a lot of stress. Walking an excessive amount can cause pain and stress on their joints and muscles. AnimalPetCenter.com states, “The first visit is $125. The first visit (usually 1 hour) includes consultation, diagnosis, and your pet's first treatment. The remaining sessions are $75 per visit for dry needles. Moxa, acupuncture, or electro-stimulation may be performed for an additional