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    Title: Animal Chiropractic Registration
    Alternate Title:
    Description: Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners (MBCE)
    Subject: Animals
    Chiropractors
    Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:10:42 PM
    Modification Date: 9/17/2025 2:40:23 PM
    Agency Name: Chiropractic Examiners (MBCE), Minnesota Board of
    Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/chiropractic-examiners/
    Agency Description: The mission of the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners (MBCE) is to protect the public through effective licensure and enforcement of the statutes and rules governing the practice of chiropractic to ensure a standard of competent and ethical practice in the profession.
    Agency Phone: 651-201-2850
    Agency Fax: 651-201-2852
    Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/chiropractic-examiners/
    Agency Address: Chiropractic Examiners, Minnesota Board of
    335 Randolph Ave., Suite 280

    St. Paul
    MN
    55102
    Unit Name: Email
    Unit URL:
    Unit Description:
    Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): Chiropractic.Board@state.mn.us
    Unit URL:
    Audience: Application URL:
    Renewal URL: https://chi.hlb.state.mn.us/#/Login
    Versa URL:
    Requirements:

    Review Animal Chiropractic Registration Requirements

    Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §  148.032, Doctors of Chiropractic may provide chiropractic services to animals under these conditions:

    • Completion of an American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) or International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) (or higher institution-approved) program of at least 210 hours, with a minimum of 30% in-person/hands-on.
    • Register with the MBCE (see “How to Apply”).
    • Pay the requisite fees ($125 initial application; $75 annual renewal).
    • Complete 6 additional hours of MBCE approved continuing education in the subject of animal chiropractic annually.
    • Referral from a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine must be maintained in the animal’s record.
    • A licensed chiropractor who treats both animal and human patients in the same facility must post a sign in the reception area and maintain a separate non-carpeted room for adjusting animals.
    For additional information see Minn. Stat. 148.032-033 and Minn. Rules. 2500.7000-7090


    Rules:
    Statutes: 148

    Forms:

    Animal Chiropractic Application - Initial

    Animal Chiropractic Application - Reinstatement

    Animal Chiropractic Renewal


    Fees:

    Period of Issuance:

    Annual (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 of each year.)


    Length of Determination: Registrations are issued upon receipt of all required application materials.
    Other Info:
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    Animal Chiropractic Registration Requirements

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