About Dr. Bhatt and Arya Animal Acupuncture - Speciality Integrative Veterinary Medicine
#TheAryaTribe
Dr. Priya Bhatt, MS, DVM, CVA, CVMMP, CVFT
Dr Bhatt in an integrative veterinarian who received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became Certified in Acupuncture (CVA) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She is also certified in Level II Reiki and Chiropractic / Manipulation, as well as Advanced Veterinary Medical Manipulation in 2024 (Chi Institute). In addition, Dr. Bhatt is licensed in Illinois and California. She is an active member of the veterinary community, having served as a past board member of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, and past President for the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Bhatt strongly believes in empowering individuals through education and communication, stating, ”In order for people to help their pets, they must know how. Many people are unaware of how advanced veterinary is and all the various healing options out there. Knowledge is power and can open doors to many healing pathways. I am passionate about what I do and love engaging with clients/patients. I truly believe in a team based approach to treating a patient. Multiple minds are better than one.”
Titles, Education and Accomplishments
Licensed Veterinarian in Illinois and California
Past Board Member for Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
Past-President for Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
Educator with University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (Dr) - University of Illinois, Class of 2009
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) - Chi Institute, School of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Class of 2013 > Advanced Certification 2016
Advanced Certified Veterinary Medical Manipulation, Chi Institute, Class of 2024
Certified Veterinary Medical Manipulator (CVMMP) - Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute, Class of 2017
Certified Veterinary Food Therapist (CVFT) - Chi Institute, Class of 2020
Master of Science in Equine Physiology - Summa Cum Laude - California State Polytechnic Institute (Cal Poly Pomona), Class of 2005
Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology - UCLA, Class of 2002
Creator and CEO of Arya Animal Acupuncture - Specialty Integrative Veterinary Medicine - Established in 2015
Opened Doors to "Arya Animal Acupuncture - Specialty Integrative Veterinary Medicine in Glenview - Established in 2022.
Media and Speaking Engagements
Dr. Bhatt is available to speak with media outlets and at events, expos, conferences, and seminars. Please contact aryareception@gmail.com with inquiries.
Expert in Integrative medicine and Mindful Practice
Impact Entrepreneur
Leader in organizational change and mental health stability
Guest Lecturer at University of Illinois Vet Med
Practicing Specialist in family veterinary medicine
Board member for Illinois State VMA
Dr. Bhatt’s interview with Real People Real Matters on Glenview TV | September 2023
Our Tribe Of Leaders
“Providing 360 personalized care to our beloved animal companions through the integration of Chinese and modern medicine, empowerment of you as the loving pet parent, and exceptional communication to ensure the best care for your furry family member.”
This statement covers our intentions and our motto, but what it doesn’t say is that it takes a highly-skilled and proficient multi-disciplinary team to make it all happen.
We thank our amazing tribe for their constant hard work every single day!
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Meet Our Team - The Arya Tribe
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Weronika Shore
LEADERSHIP TEAM
VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGER
Weronika is our Veterinary Practice Manager and oversees the day-to-day operations of our practice. Weronika is also Canine Massage Therapist, Patient Care Associate, Kinesiology Taping Expert, and Head of Ozone and Autohemotherapy Treatments. She has been in the field of veterinary medicine for over 10 years and supports our team.
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Ashley Jones
LEADERSHIP TEAM
LEAD PATIENT & SURGERY COORDINATOR
Ashley has over 13 years of experience as a Patient Care Coordinator, and is responsible for nursing care, anesthesia/surgery assistance, dental hygiene, treatment supervision, and diagnostic techniques. She also leads the veterinary technician team with training and industry updates. Ashley holds a CPR certification, is a trained laser operator and ensures our OSHA standards.
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Michelle Achettu
SUPPORT TEAM
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
Michelle joined our team in November 2023. We are thrilled she has joined our team and fits right in! Michelle also works at Brookfield Zoo and gets to provide care and training for many exotic critters.
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Meldina Vujic
SUPPORT TEAM
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
Meldina is one of our Patient Care Assistants. She plans to apply to go to Vet School in the near future and become a veterinarian. We are very excited to be a part of her professional development journey.
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Marisa Joiner
SUPPORT TEAM
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
Marisa brings extensive experience in General Practice, Emergency, and Rehab & Fitness to Arya Animal Acupuncture and is eager to expand her expertise in integrative medicine. Recently relocated to Illinois from Alabama, with roots in Oregon, she’s excited to explore Chicagoland. Outside of work, Marisa is a wife, a mother to a 10-year-old son, and proud dog mum to the best black lab.
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Esmerelda Murillo
SUPPORT TEAM
RECEPTIONIST & CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Esmeralda is our new dedicated receptionist! She has been in the veterinary field for almost 2 years, working in administrative and reception roles. Esmeralda enjoys her role, especially interacting with clients. She has had a passion for animals her whole life, and is currently a pet mom to 8 cats herself. Esmeralda aspires to have her own veterinary clinic one day.
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Wendy Matthews
OFF SITE TEAM
MARKETING MANAGER
Wendy joined the team in 2022 to drive Dr. Bhatt’s marketing initiatives and vision. She is an expert in Media Relations & Veterinary Communications. Wendy has over 25 years of experience in marketing,. and is certified by the Digital Marketing Institute and the American Marketing Association. Please send all Marketing/Media/Press inquiries to: AryaAcupunctureMarketing@gmail.com
Our clinic is very different from any others you have experienced.
You will connect with a veterinary professional ready to answer and address your inquiries.
Weronika, Ashley, Michelle, Tricia, Meldina and Esmerelda are decision makers at the Clinic, Dr. Bhatt depends on them to be her first point of contact with pet parents.
They will assist you with exceptional expertise and professionalism.
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Our Tribe
Our carefully chosen team members bring that same high level of care, treatment and expectation for our patients and their pet parents. As a specialized integrative veterinary practice, we must build with like-minded professionals who want to accomplish what Dr. Bhatt has set out to do - be a leading integrative veterinary practice in personalized care, treatment, education, and healing.
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Team Roles
Dr. Bhatt intends to pioneer and create respect for team member specializations and disciplines to be included a clinic’s care offerings. The entire team is a unit of all ‘round 360-care. We are change-makers in the veterinary industry for a team-oriented approach. At Arya Animal Acupuncture, the face of the practice is not just Dr. Bhatt, it includes all of its practitioners and their specific disciplines.
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Our Hearts
Our team of veterinary professionals are above and beyond what we set out to look for in fellow team members. We highly value and treasure every member of the tribe because we know their eagerness to heal, learn, work, serve… we know the effort and dedication they put in behind the scenes to ensure that every patient and pet parent is cared for at the optimal level for the best health outcomes. We are a family and we all share the same heart.
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Team Value
It is one of the aims of this practice to raise awareness of how valuable our vet teams are when it comes to the continued progress of the industry, their supportive services, the improvements of treatments, in the support of veterinarian doctors, and the full high level functioning of veterinary practices - without them, nothing will get done, grow, or accomplish the main goal of strategic healthcare. Their insights and input are highly valuable when dealing with using 360 personalized care for healing and treatment.
A Unique Veterinary Clinic
We have a unique approach to practicing integrative veterinary medicine. Our personalized care goes beyond medication, therapy and treatment, it includes consideration of the human-pet bond! Your pets are your family and we strive to be “your other family doctor”. We treat your pets like our own family so your “furry children” can have the best in functional medical care that we can offer! We provide as low-stress environment as possible.
Experience our unique floor plan with an open treatment area - no such thing as scary back, join your pet or stay within sight while your pet is examined and treated, use our private exam room if you prefer some privacy, enjoy our friendly staff, and so much more. This environment is intended to create a stress-free and calming place for pets and pet parents.
