Membership

Why become a member of CIVT? CIVT membership is open to everyone who supports a holistic or iintegrated approach to animal health. Our aim is to promote the integration of evidence based natural medicine into mainstream animal health care. In order to achieve our vision we need the support of those who work within it, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, nurses and allied professionals as well as those people whose animals benefit from it. CIVT, therefore, seeks to have a wide and inclusive member constituency.

We provide an online venue for members to share information and discuss issues; share resources and show their support for integrative therapies. Member services will grow and be based upon member needs and suggestions. The more you become involved in the College the greater benefits you receive.

Your membership fees are used to:

• build our on line electronic library
• provide further member services and benefits
• fund production of the CIVT journal
• support veterinary student membership
• contribute to research funds
• contribute to scholarships

CIVT now has over 400 members and aims to have 1000 members by the end of 2011. To see the benefits of each type of membership click on the category that most suits you. 

There are four categories:

Full Membership

Full membership of CIVT is open to registered veterinarians throughout the world.

Associate Membership

Associate membership of CIVT is available to other registered animal health professionals. This group includes veterinary technicians, veterinary nurses, animal chiropractors, animal physiotherapists, animal behaviourists etc. Associate membership is also available to allied health professionals who have tertiary qualifications - recognized by national bodies, in natural health such as herbalists, naturopaths, chiropractors, homeopaths.

Friends of CIVT

The Friends of CIVT group is open to the public, non-registered health providers and health providers without tertiary qualifications. Please note that this is not a membership category but we do appreciate your support.

Veterinary Student Membership

Veterinary Student membership of CIVT is open to currently enrolled veterinary students.

FREE Newsletter Subscription

Stay up to date with CIVT news, specialist information, course notification updates and other relevant information to assist you in your practice. Members automatically receive our newsletter, however you do not need to be a member to receive our Free newsletter. Simply click on the newsletter icon on the left to complete the registration process. You may unsubscribe at any time.
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Download a sample of CIVT's journal

The Journal of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (JCIVT) is the first international veterinary publication addressing evidence based natural medicine for animals.

This is a modern, clinically relevant and peer reviewed journal, and is issued quarterly. JCIVT publishes material on all aspects of integrative veterinary therapies including case reports, research articles, research updates, book reviews, commentary  and  other relevant information. Copies are available to the entire Membership and Friends of CIVT, with limited sample copies available for those interested in finding out more and joining the College.

Download a sample of the Journal of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies for free, and read the full case study by Dr Steffi Van Der Laarse on a dog treated for clinical depression with the Chinese herbal formula, Xiao Yao San.