Dr. Bhatt is an integrative veterinarian who received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became Certified in Acupuncture (CVA) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She is also certified in Level II Reiki and Chiropractic / Manipulation. In addition, Dr. Bhatt has served on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Bhatt's medical care philosophy involves finding the appropriate balance between both Western and Eastern therapy options through her house call practice and clinic, Arya Animal Acupuncture. When not involved in veterinary medicine, she engages her artistic side with dance and is playfully referred to as "Dr. Dancer".

Topics covered in this episode:

• The importance of being a part of the conversation on your state veterinary board
• Dr. Priya’s journey to practicing integrative veterinary medicine
• Some of the difficulties along the way and how she worked through them
• Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and Chiropractic care balanced with traditional medicine
• Burnout

Links and Resources:

• Visit the Arya Animal Acupuncture - Specialty Integrative Veterinary Medicine website to learn more about Dr. Bhatt
• Find Arya Animal Acupuncture on Facebook
• Find Arya Animal Acupuncture on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

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This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel