Why choose Options for Animals

In choosing an animal chiropractic postdoctoral program, you are making one of the most important decisions of your professional life. Options for Animals is one of the world’s finest institutions of advanced learning, and draws a remarkable community of deeply committed individuals from every corner of the globe. Established in 1988, OFA was the first school built exclusively for the education and philosophy of animal chiropractic. With 23 years of dedicated service, we are renowned as the only school in the world devoted entirely to the advancement of animal chiropractic education. We have proudly preserved a thorough and comprehensive curriculum, and our school remains the most widely attended in the world, with over 2000 graduates; with an additional 700 graduates from our affiliates worldwide.

We are unique in that we are owned and operated by both chiropractors and a veterinarian that are actively practicing in this profession. Our campus has tremendous resources and our faculty and staff are at the forefront of this profession. All of our classes are taught from a clinical perspective, providing a wealth of practical experience as we strive for the highest level of professionalism. We preserve a very favorable 6:1 lab group ratio of instructor to student, providing a productive and stress-free learning environment. These intimate and relaxed group sessions ensure a positive and constructive student-faculty interaction.

Classroom and lab experience is enriched by our inspiring campus, including spacious lecture halls, climate controlled barn and library all designed to foster and cultivate your academic and creative experience. Additionally, all horses and dogs are onsite, including stables, a kennel, dissection specimen room and bookstore to facilitate and optimize your learning experience.

For decades, OFA has produced dedicated leaders in the field of animal chiropractic. Your experience here will not only enhance your knowledge and deepen your expertise, but the bonds you develop with your colleagues will build a network of personal and professional relationships that will enrich your life for years to come.