The ABPA is a professional association representing members qualified to practice Animal Biomechanical Medicine (ABM). All members of the ABPA are professionals holding University degrees in Veterinary Science, Chiropractic Science or Osteopathy, and at least a further Graduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanical Medicine (ABM) or RMIT University Graduate Diploma Animal Chiropractic. All ABPA Members must also be registered to practice their original profession in the States or Territories in which they work.

The ABPA is the gold standard in Australia for biomechanical medicine and treatments for animals, most commonly for dogs and horses.