Dr. Adrien Zap

Dr. Adrien Zap was raised in Connecticut. She new from an early age that she wanted to be a veterinarian. She earned her BS in Pathobiology and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Connecticut, a MS in Forensic Toxicology at the University of Florida, and her DVM from St. George's University.After graduation, she entered small animal practice. She has had varied roles in her career; serving as a Zoo Veterinarian, Teaching in a Veterinary Technology Program, as a Veterinarian Responder for both the State of Connecticut and the ASPCA, as a Surgeon and Medical Director in a Spay/Neuter practice, and in Racetrack regulatory work.She became interested in holistic medicine through exposure at veterinary conferences and during a health challenge with her own dog. She is certified in acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Rehabilitation, Veterinary Medical Manipulation, and Tui Na. In 2019, she started her own integrative mobile practice serving small, large, and exotic animals.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Adrien Zap as we discuss her education, work history, holistic experience, and her successful completion of the AAVA Advanced Certification examination.