Arkansas

Animal Chiropractic Laws

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Arkansas | Animal Chiropractic Summary

In general, animal chiropractors must have completed a course that is approved by the AVCA. An animal chiropractor must maintain an active AVCA certification to be able to practice. No supervision is required.

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Arkansas Animal Chiropractic Rule (outside link) Vet Board Law website (link to individual sections are not working, hence other link provided)

Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Scroll down to Rules -> 007.33.8-2-E E. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES -> 7. Animal Chiropractic)

Laws

    Under Veterinary board: 

    Title 17 – PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311)
    Subtitle 3 – MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311)
    Chapter 101 – VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320)
    Subchapter 3 – LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320)
    Section 17-101-307 – License required – Exemptions

    (a) No person may practice veterinary medicine in this state who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary permit issued by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.

    (b) This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit:

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    (10) A chiropractor licensed in this state and certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association or the equivalent thereof from performing chiropractic upon animals;

    Link: https://mip.agri.arkansas.gov/VetLicensingPortal/Guest/Home/Laws 

    Under Chiropractic Board

    029.00.2-E 7.Animal Chiropractic.

    Any chiropractor licensed in this state and certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association may perform chiropractic upon animals according to Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-307

    007.33.20 Ark. Code R. 002

    Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume MMXX Number 11, Effective 6/1/2020
    Rule 007.33.20-002 – Animal Chiropractic
    Link: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/chiropractic-examiners-arkansas-state-board/ Click on Rules and scroll down to Animal Chiropractic under 007.33.8-2-E E. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES. 

    Certification Requirements

    American Veterinary Chiropractic Association

    Scope of Practice

    Continuing Education reqirements

    Must maintain your AVCA certification, so your CE must meet the AVCA’s requirement