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OCTOBER 2017 | NEWS & UPDATES
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President's Message
Happy Fall!
I hope you all had a relaxing summer and are having an enjoyable fall.
With the fall, comes a number of conferences including the
ACVS Surgery Summit,
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association's Annual Conference,
Healing Oasis Convention, and the
Pain in Animals Workshop, to name a few. Hopefully you will have the chance to attend one of the CE opportunities as they each have fantastic lectures scheduled.
There were several grant proposals submitted, which are currently being reviewed by the AARV Board of Directors. The grant recipients will be notified later this month and officially announced in the November newsletter, so stay tuned! Continued support of research projects is an important part of our mission. The more questions we ask and answer, the more we advance the field. If you have an idea for a project that pops into your head, be sure to write it down and submit a proposal next year. If you are unsure how to turn that idea into a study design, please feel free to reach out to myself,
Dr. Michelle Giuffrida, or any of the board members. We are here to help!
Nominations for the open BOD positions have been received, so be sure to vote! If you have an interest in becoming more involved, please feel free to reach out to any board member. Volunteering at the AARV booth or participating as a committee member is a great way to meet other members, become more active in the organization, and bring new ideas to the table!
Take care,
Cara Blake, DVM, DACVS-SA, CCRT
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Vote for AARV Board Members
Vote! The AARV has five positions opening in 2018 on its board of directors as well as a Physical Therapist Liaison position.
- Secretary
- Communications Director
- Industry Liaison
- University Liaison
- Legislative Liaison
- Physical Therapist Liaison
AARV members, don't forget to vote! Watch for an email around mid-October with a link to the ballot and links to each nominee's CV and letter of intent. Votes will be due in mid-November, and winners will be announced in the December newsletter.
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Grant Winners Coming Soon!
Stay tuned for announcement of two grant winners, which will be in the November newsletter. The AARV Board of Directors will vote on grants in October to determine who the winners are. The AARV offers two grants, one sponsored by AARV and the other sponsored by
Dr. Buzby's Toe Grips. Each grant is worth $2,500 and will be granted to an AARV member to perform research related to the field of animal rehabilitation.
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Volunteers Needed for AARV Booth at VMX
by Amber Ihrke, DVM, CCRT, CVA, CVSMT (Chiropractic)
Membership Chair
Hello everyone! We are looking for volunteers to staff the booth at VMX (formerly NAVC). The conference runs February 3-8, 2018 in Orlando. AARV will cover your registration fees in exchange for about 8 hours in the booth. Anyone interested please contact Amber Ihrke at aihrke@integrativepetcare.com.
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Enter Our New Instagram Contest!
Our new social media contest hosted by
DogLeggs is underway! Post an animal rehabilitation photo on your Instagram page, and you could win a $50 Amazon gift card. Be sure to tag @rehabvets AND #dogleggs to be eligible!
Here are the complete rules:
Note: AARV will comment on your image to confirm your submission in the contest. If you don't see a comment from @rehabvets, then please reach out to us at
info@rehabvets.org with your Instagram tag and the date of your submission so that we can find it.
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SPOTLIGHT PRACTICE
Coral Springs Animal Hospital, Physical Rehabilitation Department
Coral Springs Animal Hospital, established 40 years ago, is located in Coral Springs, Florida, and is the largest privately owned small animal hospital in the state of Florida. Coral Springs Animal Hospital is open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and treats more than 50,000 companion animals each year. It is a full-service small animal hospital offering the following services: general practice, emergency, critical care, oncology, surgery (orthopedics and soft tissue), neurology (medical and surgical), internal medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, behavior, cardiology, and physical rehabilitation. It is an AAHA-accredited hospital in all of its specialties, including the Physical Rehabilitation Department, which is one of the only four hospitals that is AAHA-accredited in physical rehabilitation. In addition, Coral Springs Animal Hospital was awarded the Referral Practice of the Year in 2015.
Continue reading about Coral Springs Animal Hospital ...
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Interested in Conducting Clinical Research?
Are you interested in conducting clinical research but don't know where to start?
The entire process from concept to publication is covered during the 10-week course. You will view online lectures, read assignments, and participate in an online live discussion with Dr. Zink each week. You will develop a research hypothesis that matches your interests and clinical caseloads, and then design, carry out and analyze the data for a pilot study. This course is RACE approved by the AAVSB for 15 credit hours.
There are students from the first course that are now collaborating on studies and have been awarded research grants.
AARV members receive a 10% tuition discount. If you have questions or are interested in registering for the next session, email CRI at info@caninerehabinstitute.com.
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
Tech Tips: 10 Ways to Maximize the Longevity and Mobility of the Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician
by Jenn Panko, RVT/CCRP, VTS (Physical Rehab-OC), OCMC, CAPMC
Learn More About APRVT
The technicians on the Organizing Committee of the APRVT would love to speak at your clinic or local conference! Contact us at vetrehabtechs@gmail.com to find someone in your area!
Please visit the APRVT website and social media sites to learn more about us and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
Do you have an article in mind for the Technician Corner? Contact Dawn Hickey, LVMT, CCRP, AARV Technician Liaison, to submit an article (suggested length of 200-300 words) or suggest a topic.
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Articles of Interest
The October Articles of Interest are now available for review in the Members Only area of the website.
Click here to review this month's as well as past months' articles of interest.
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Add Your Rehabilitation Event to the AARV Calendar
Do you have an event to add to the AARV calendar? All calendar posts are now free for AARV members.
Please send your calendar event to info@rehabvets.org and be sure to include the name of the event, speaker, topic, date, time, location and URL. Rehabilitation related events/classes only, please.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Seattle, Washington
Sound Veterinary Rehabilitation Center, a division of the Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle, is seeking an LVT/RVT to join our growing team! We will soon be opening the doors to our new 1,700 square foot dedicated Rehabilitation Center. Technicians work under the guidance of our certified rehabilitation veterinarians (CCRT, DACVSMR) to implement rehabilitation plans including land based exercises, UWTM, and modalities such as NMES, laser, PEMF, ultrasound. We also perform regenerative medicine including stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and shockwave therapy. Learn more here (http://www.animalsurgical.com/why-ascs/employment/). Please submit a resume with cover letter by email to careers@animalsurgical.com.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Full-Time Veterinarian, Los Angeles, California
California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) is looking for a full time veterinarian to add to our growing and talented team. Our state of the art facility is located in Los Angeles and we currently employ four full time veterinarians and four physical therapists. Our collaborative team practices the gold standard of pet therapy! Acupuncture experience is required, rehabilitation training is preferred. Please send your cover letter and CV to Jessica Waldman; jwaldman@calanimalrehab.com.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Penn Vet's Ryan Veterinary Hospital for Companion Animals
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is looking for a part-time certified Rehabilitation veterinarian (CCRP/CCRT) to expand our growing Small Animal Rehabilitation Medicine Service. The primary purpose of this position will be to provide clinical care to patients in the hospital (post-surgical and non-surgical) and on an outpatient basis. Acupuncture certification is desired but not a requirement. Please feel free to contact Dr. Chelsey Davey with any questions at davey@upenn.edu, or view the job posting at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/30813.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Certified Rehabilitation Technician, Pinehurst, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Type: Full Time Experience 1-7 yrs
Species: Canine, Feline
Category: Private Practice
Preferred Education: LVT/RVT Certified in Rehabilitation
Vanguard Veterinary Hospital, located in Pinehurst, North Carolina, (www.vanguardvethospital.com) is seeking a certified rehabilitation technician for full time rehabilitation work. We need a compassionate and competent rehab technician to meet the increasing demands of our practice. There is over 2000 sq feet dedicated to rehabilitation within our facility. We utilize Class IIIb & IV lasers, TENs/NEMs, Electro-Acupuncture, Game-Ready, Land and water treadmill, hydrotherapy pool; Gait4Dogs gait analysis, Companion Stance analysis, thermal imaging, regenerative medicine, pulse electromagnetic field therapy, kinesiology taping, and nutritional/herbal/homeopathic alternatives. To apply, email Vanguardvh@outlook.com or call 910-420-2902.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Veterinary Rehab Position in South Carolina
Part-time veterinary position in well-established Rehab only practice. Comfortable, relaxed environment with all needed equipment and staff to do your best. In addition to patient care position includes veterinary outreach to expand referral base. Perfect for an entrepreneur with family commitments or a veterinarian looking for rewarding work with shorter days and slower pace. Rehab experience preferred but will mentor and offer financial assistance for certifications. Long term position with buy in/out options. Competitive salary with profit sharing. Wonderful dog friendly town with many recreational and horse activities. Resume with cover letter to sdavis@petfitnessandrehab.com.
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CLASSIFIED AD
CCRA/CCRP and Additional RVT, Sherman Oaks, California
Paw Rehab in Sherman Oaks is seeking a CCRA/CCRP and an additional RVT to join our small, passionate team. Ideal candidates have at least two years of experience, are reliable team players, give exceptional patient care, enjoy client interaction, and have excellent communication skills. Under the supervision of our DVM, the CCRP/CCRA supports and independently facilitates rehab sessions, educates clients, and performs digital record keeping as needed.
- Competitive salary
- M-F 8-5 or 9-6 schedule (no overnights/weekends)
- Paid vacation days/holidays
- CE allowance
- Employee pet discounts
Please email a cover letter/resume to Dr. Bak - admin@pawrehab.com.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Veterinarian, Veterinary Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
The Veterinary Medical Center at The Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, Ohio is currently looking for a full-time veterinarian who is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (or board eligible) or is a certified Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapist. We seek an individual who is team-oriented with excellent communication skills with fellow colleagues, clients, and the referral community. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Start dates are negotiable with an anticipated start date by winter 2017. To apply, interested candidates are invited to apply via https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/80501.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Certified Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Chicago
TLC First Animal Hospital needs a Certified Rehabilitation Veterinarian to join our team. We are a small and exotic animal hospital in peaceful Northwest Chicago. Blending Eastern and Western medicines and emphasizing nutrition, we create a truly holistic approach to our patients' wellbeing. After expanding our Rehabilitation Center, equipped with a pool, water treadmill and more, it needs some finishing touches and someone to manage the Center and market services to clients and practices in the area. The caseload would combine general practice and rehabilitation, with less general practice as the rehab practice grows. Please contact (773) 631-0706 or
maricarmona1@hotmail.com.
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Please take a moment to visit our sponsors.
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TIER 1: EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SPONSORS
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TIER 2: SPONSORS PROVIDING MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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Hero Braces: 5% discount for AARV members
To redeem Hero Braces discount: Contact Hero Braces at 308-423-2612 for your 5% discount code
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International Veterinary Acupuncture Society: Discount on Certification Course.
To redeem IVAS discount: Contact IVAS for details.
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Hudson Aquatic Systems: Receive a FREE UV Water Sanitization System, a $1,500 value, with any new AquaPaws unit purchase.
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OrthoPets: 5% discount
To redeem OrthoPets discount: Contact OrthoPets for details
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Healing Oasis: 5% discount for AARV members on continuing education seminars To redeem Healing Oasis discount: Contact Healing Oasis for details |
The Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI): 10% off any continuing education course
To redeem CRI discount: Register for any continuing education course, and your discount will be available at 'checkout'
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CRCG Consulting: $500 off endless pool package and 20% off consulting services
To redeem CRCG discount: Please contact CRCG to purchase equipment or consultation services and let them know you are an AARV member.
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TIER 3: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
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