Dr. Stacey Joy Hershman
Natural Vet for Pets P.C.

Veterinary Homeopath certified by the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (AVH)

• There are about 500 veterinary homeopaths in the U.S. and 25% are certified.

• Taught and trained by Richard Pitcairn D.V.M., Ph.d and former veterinary professor of immunology, practicing veterinary homeopathy for over 25 years.

• Completed all basic and advanced courses in veterinary homeopathy and faithfully attend all the continuing education lectures and conferences.

• Certification by the AVH involves submitting medical cases over a one-year period and completing a rigorous written exam. Continuing education is required every 2 years to maintain certification.

Veterinary Acupuncturist certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (I.V.A.S.)

• There are approximately a few thousand vets practicing acupuncture in the U.S. and only 30% are certified.

• Certification achieved by completing a case for approval, a four hour written exam, an oral, acupuncture point exam on a real dog and horse and a 40-hour internship. Continuing education is required every 2 years to maintain certification.

• Attend continuing education seminars offered by the I.V.A.S., American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture.

Acupuncture works best to treat pain due to geriatric, arthritic or slipped discs, whereas as homeopathy works best with chronic disease, which is more than 90% of the cases.

Emergency medicine veterinarian for over 14 years.

Education:

The Award for "The Kindest and Most Compassionate Veterinarian" was given to Stacey by a unanimous class vote at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine.