Complementary Veterinary Medicine Branch

Mission

The Complementary Veterinary Medicine Branch (CVMB) provides educational opportunities and support to veterinarians encouraging an integrative approach that enacts positive change and champions One Health. 

We do this by:

• complementing and enhancing conventional veterinary medicine and surgery with an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and holistic approach to improve patient outcomes, client and job satisfaction, and veterinary wellbeing
• promoting the concept of One Health, which recognises that the health and wellbeing of animals, people, and the environment are inseparably connected
• increasing awareness about integrative veterinary care and its importance in the future of sustainable healthcare
• educating the public about responsible animal ownership and the broad range of options available for veterinary care
• advocating for contextualised/pragmatic care to facilitate practical and innovative approaches to veterinary care
• encouraging veterinary professionals and businesses to adopt environmentally sustainable practices
• facilitating a culturally inclusive approach to encourage awareness of indigenous practices, including traditional Māori medicine, integrating native plants into veterinary treatments, and kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of our environment
• collaborating with like-minded overseas veterinarians and their respective associations.

Together we complement sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience to strengthen our future!

Membership

CVMB membership is available for NZVA members as part of their annual subscription fee. There are a few ways you can sign up: 

• Choose CVMB as one of your special interest branches (SIBs) when you join the NZVA or renew your membership.
• Log into the NZVA website, view your profile and select the 'Subscriptions' tab. Click the 'Apply a subscription' button and select 'Complementary & Alternative Veterinary Medicine' from the dropdown menu.
• Email membership@vets.org.nz if you have any questions.

Complementary medicine veterinarians

We have developed a list of veterinarians in Aotearoa New Zealand to help companion animal owners find veterinarians who use complementary therapies. If you would like to be added to this list, please email cvm@vets.org.nz.

Membership copy

CVMB membership is available for NZVA members as part of their annual subscription fee. There are a few ways you can sign up: 

• Choose CVMB as one of your special interest branches (SIBs) when you join the NZVA or renew your membership.
• Log into the NZVA website, view your profile and select the 'Subscriptions' tab. Click the 'Apply a subscription' button and select 'Complementary & Alternative Veterinary Medicine' from the dropdown menu.
• Email membership@vets.org.nz if you have any questions.

Contact us

You can get in touch with the CVMB Committee by emailing cvm@vets.org.nz, or through the NZVA office.