Giraffe Has the Sweetest Expression After Visit From the Chiropractor
A good trip to the chiropractor can do wonders. But most people don't realize that they can work on animals too. It's true! Dr. Joren Whitley of Edmond, Oklahoma shared his recent chiropractic session with an animal who probably sorely needed it — a giraffe.
Whitley works on tons of animals, but the way the animal reacted to being adjusted was so incredibly sweet.
Giraffes have those long necks — so it stands to reason that sometimes things will fall out of place. Standing on a platform high above the ground, Whitley slowly manipulated the giraffe's neck until final he got a crack. If you're wondering if giraffes like the chiropractor, the answer is a definite yes. The animal looked like it was positively swooning, it's ears started wiggling and then went back over to Whitley for a thank you nuzzle. The big guy was clearly so grateful.
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People in the comments section couldn't get enough of Whitley and the giraffe's adorable session. "The way the giraffe instantly appreciates you," wrote one commenter. "Giraffes in the wild have never had this type of interaction with any other living being as high up as they are. This must feel like heaven," another commenter chimed in. "The fact the giraffe feels so safe with your touch says everything we need to know," a third person added. "So giraffes are just oversized dogs.. great.. now how do I go about getting one??" joked one woman.
How to Become an Animal Chiropractor
Many people in the comments section were simply astounded that being a giraffe chiropractor is a job. It is! And there is actually a process that one can become certified to work on any animal.
Education plays a big part in becoming an animal chiropractor. First, you'll want to find a program that has been approved by the Education Committee of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA). Then you'll sit for for the AVCA's approved exit exam. After completing the exam, you must write apply to sit the ACCC written and clinical examinations. You'll take the written exam first before being allowed to apply to take the practical exam. Passing both these exams will ensure that you'll be in good standing to get approved by state licensing protocols. You must hold a license to practice on animals. Once you've passed your exams, you will also receive a three-year certification by the ACCC/AVCA based on fulfilling all of their requirements. You'll then have to renew that certification every three years.
The process sounds long and arduous, but a little dedication can see you through. After all, your patients could be like the giraffe from the video — which would make everything so very worth it.
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