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About IVMI

The Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute (IVMI) was founded in 2014 in the Ocala, FL area, also known as the Horse Capital of the World. Our mission is to offer top-notch integrative veterinary medicine certification exclusively to licensed veterinarians.

IVMI courses include Small Animal Veterinary Medical Manipulation (SAVMM) and Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation (EVMM), which was absorbed by IVMI in 2014 after 3 years of successful operation by the Pasteur Equine Learning Institute since 2011. IVMI also offers Small Animal (SAVMM) and Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation (EVMM), Certified Rehabilitation and Performance Medicine Veterinarian (CERPV) and Advanced Small Animal and Equine VMM. All IVMI courses are AAVSB RACE approved or pending approval.

Our faculty consists of world-renowned integrative veterinary practitioners and instructors. We are proud to offer unique continuing education training courses to veterinarians who are seeking more options and better care for their patients.

IVMI Campus

The IVMI campus is located on a picturesque 90 acres outside of Ocala, FL. Explore the IVMI campus by browsing through the gallery below.

Contact Us

ADDRESS
9706 West Hwy 318
Reddick, FL 32686

PHONE
T: 352-591-1444

EMAIL
register@ivmi.us

We recommend that you make lodging reservations as early as possible, particularly during the fall (football season). Be sure to mention the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute while booking to receive the IVMI student rate.

Hotels

Click here to download a list of recommended Gainesville and Ocala hotels for IVMI students.
Please be sure to call the local (and not the 800) number to receive the IVMI student rate. Note that booking a room online may give you a better rate than the IVMI discount - it all depends on room availability.

Private Lodging

Click here to download a list of private lodging options for IVMI students.
These spacious and clean facilities can be shared with another student for an average rate of $40-50 per night, and have a similar feel to a bed and breakfast. All facilities are within 6-12 miles of the IVMI campus, and many students love being close by in a rural setting. Some even have kitchens.

Food

Emiliano's Cafe (Downtown Gainesville): Latin cuisine, moderate pricing
Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille (Downtown Gainesville): Cajun cuisine, moderate pricing
The Top (Downtown Gainesville): trendy bar and grill with many vegan options, moderate pricing
Mark's Prime (Downtown Gainesville and Ocala): upscale steakhouse, expensive pricing
Falafel King (Gainesville): casual dine-in or take-out Middle Eastern food, quick and cheap
Olive Garden (Gainesville): 3440 SW Archer Road, 352-333-5354, Italian cuisine, moderate pricing
Gator Suyaki (Gainesville): 3830 SW 13th Street, 352-377-4773, authentic Chinese cuisine, moderate pricing
Mr. Han's (Gainesville): upscale Chinese restaurant, moderate to expensive pricing
Schezuan Panda II: 2031, NW 13th Street, 352-337-0888, Chinese buffet, moderate pricing
The Ivy House (Ocala): Southern cuisine, moderate pricing
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House (Ocala): upscale Brazilian steak house, expensive pricing
Amrit Palace (Ocala): authentic Indian cuisine, moderate pricing

Driving

IVMI is located off of I-75. From I-75, take exit 368, then proceed 2.2 miles west on Hwy 318, where the IVMI will be on the left-hand side.

Flying into Gainesville

The closest commercial airport (GNV) is located in Gainesville, Florida. The Gainesville Regional Airport is a small airport serviced by American Eagle, Delta, and US Airways. Rental cars are available through Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National, and it is located about a 40-minute drive away from IVMI.

Flying into Other Airports

Major international airports are in Orlando and Tampa, both located about 2-hours south, and in Jacksonville, located about 2-hours north. These airports are serviced by all major airlines and all major rental car companies. For private pilots, Ocala has a municipal airport with rental car service

Lectures are held inside our conference rooms. Small animal labs are held inside, while equine labs are held outside.

Fall and Winter weather in North Central Florida is generally mild. Mornings can begin in the 30's, yet usually warm up to the 60's or 70's by noon. Clothing to bring includes long pants and light winter attire. Leather boots are ideal for working around horses.

Spring and Summer temperatures can easily reach the 90's with high humidity, and shorts and cooler shirts are recommended for outdoor labs during this time. Do note though, that our barns are equipped with shade and fans.