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VWAS · Professional Credential Program

Animal Care & Pet Wellness

Develop expertise in Module F1 — Animal Care & Pet Wellness Foundations, Module F2 — Animal Care & Pet Wellness Practice, and Module F3 — Animal Care & Pet Wellness Mastery. This comprehensive credential program prepares you to practice as a certified Animal Care & Pet Wellness professional through evidence-based methodologies and practical application.

35 Modules (All Tiers)129 Lessons (All Tiers)3-5 Hours (AFC)6 Credentials AvailableSelf-Paced

Credential Pathway

6 of 6 tiers available for Animal Care & Pet Wellness

1
AFCAccelerated Foundation Credential
2
MDMini Diploma
3
PPDProfessional Practitioner Diploma
4
APDAdvanced Professional Diploma
5
MPDMaster Professional Diploma
6
FPDFellow Professional Diploma

Complete Curriculum

35 modules · 129 lessons
1

Module F1 — Animal Care & Pet Wellness Foundations

Core principles of Animal Care & Pet Wellness

3 lessons45 min
2

Module F2 — Animal Care & Pet Wellness Practice

Applied practice of Animal Care & Pet Wellness

3 lessons45 min
3

Module F3 — Animal Care & Pet Wellness Mastery

Advanced mastery of Animal Care & Pet Wellness

4 lessons60 min

Career Pathways & Earning Potential

Professional opportunities at each credential level

AFC

Entry-level Animal Care & Pet Wellness practitioner, wellness consultant

$35,000 – $55,000/year

MD

Certified Animal Care & Pet Wellness specialist, group facilitator

$45,000 – $75,000/year

PPD

Senior Animal Care & Pet Wellness practitioner, private practice owner

$60,000 – $95,000/year

APD

Advanced specialist, clinical supervisor, program director

$80,000 – $120,000/year

MPD

Master practitioner, training director, expert consultant

$100,000 – $150,000/year

FPD

Fellow, published authority, keynote speaker, academic faculty

$120,000 – $200,000+/year

Practice Modalities

Private 1:1 coaching & consulting
Group coaching programs
Online courses & digital products
Corporate wellness contracts
Clinical & healthcare settings
Speaking & workshops

Included with Your Credential

Group Coaching Sessions
Peer Community Access
Business Launch Guidance
Client Acquisition Framework

Earnings vary by experience, location, niche specialization, and individual effort. Figures represent typical market ranges for certified practitioners in the United States.

Program Methodology

Primary Framework:
A.F.C.

Progression Path:

FoundationPracticeMastery

Program Director

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol, MD, RN

Medical Director & Lead Clinical Reviewer

As the Lead Medical Reviewer, Dr. Pinol validates the clinical accuracy, diagnostic safety, and physiological frameworks of all medical tracking protocols taught within the curriculum. She oversees interpretation pathways for advanced endocrinology, complex toxicity, and regenerative therapies.

Program Details

6
Credential Tiers
35
Total Modules
129
Total Lessons
3-5
Hours (AFC)
CollegeCollege of Veterinary Wellness & Animal Sciences
Delivery100% Online
PaceSelf-Paced
Passing Standard70%
AssessmentBoard Examination
Starting at (AFC)$17

Start Your Animal Care & Pet Wellness Journey

Begin with the AFC Foundation and progress to advanced credentials

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