Dr. Adrien Zap

Dr. Adrien Zap

From The Integrative Veterinarian by College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies

March 21, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 157

About this episode

Dr. Adrien Zap shares her journey in veterinary medicine and her transition to holistic practices.

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.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Adrien Zap

Topics covered

  • veterinary medicine
  • holistic health
  • animal care
  • education
  • integrative practice

Keywords

  • veterinarian
  • holistic medicine
  • acupuncture
  • animal surgery
  • integrative veterinary care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Connecticut, University of Florida, St. George's University, ASPCA, AAVA

Places: Connecticut

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