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NOVEMBER 2017 | NEWS & UPDATES
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President's Message
Congratulations to the Grant Winners!
Thank you to all who submitted grant proposals this year and to the Board of Directors for taking the time to review the grant submissions. Congratulations to the two $2,500 grant proposal winners!
Dr. Jennifer Repac will be conducting a study evaluating the "Effect of Dr. Buzby's Toe GripsĀ® on Lameness Scores and Client Specific Outcome Measures After Canine Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy."
Dr. Theresa Pancotto's research will be evaluating "Post-Operative Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Reduction of Stifle Edema in Canine Patients Undergoing Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy." We look forward to seeing the results of these studies at the AARV lecture track at
NAVC/VMX 2019. It is our mission to support studies such these so that we may incorporate practices based on evidence-based medicine, in addition to providing a foundation for further research.
The University Survey was sent out several weeks ago and will remain open for another month. If you are at a veterinary teaching hospital, please look in your inbox for the invitation to complete the survey. If you have not received the invitation, please email me at
cara.blake@gmail.com. The data obtained from this survey will provide us with valuable information regarding veterinary school curriculum pertaining to sports medicine and rehabilitation.
The BOD voting will remain open through November 15. Emails with a link to the online ballot were sent to all U.S. veterinarian members. If you have not yet voted, please take a few minutes to do so.
Between the grants, the university survey, and the BOD voting, this is an exciting time for AARV as we continue to move forward in the advancement of our profession!
Warm regards,
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! Emails with a link to the ballot and links to each nominee's CV and letter of intent have been sent to U.S. veterinarian members.
Voting closes on November 15, and winners will be announced in the December newsletter.
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Congratulations to Our Instagram Winner!
Congratulations to Dr. Leilani Alvarez, the winner of our Instagram contest hosted by
DogLeggs! Great pic and great submissions from everyone! Thank you to
DogLeggs for sponsoring our fun!
Be on the lookout for our next contest coming up soon!
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SPOTLIGHT PRACTICE
California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE)
California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) is a referral animal physical rehabilitation clinic for in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation founded by Jessica Waldman, VMD, CVA, CCRT, in 2007. The art of this practice is the combination of veterinarian's and physical therapist's knowledge and skills to provide positive outcomes.
Dr. Waldman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania for both undergraduate school and for veterinary school. She completed a rotating internship at California Animal Hospital and also practiced general medicine. She is a founding member of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians, and she lectures on the topic of Animal Physical Rehabilitation. Dr. Waldman advocates for keeping animal rehabilitation under direct supervision of veterinarians in the state of California. This regulation passed in 2017.
Continue reading about California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) ...
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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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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Veterinary Practice Acts -
Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
by Kristyn Richardson, DVM, CCRT, CVSMT
Legislative Liaison
Hello, AARV members!
Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming are the remaining states in our look at practice acts around the United States!
Virginia
View veterinary practice act (code)
View veterinary practice act (regulations)
In the state of Virginia, the regulations state:
E. Massage therapy, physical therapy, or laser therapy may be delegated by a veterinarian to persons qualified by training and experience by an order from the veterinarian.
There is no further mention of animal rehabilitation within the laws or regulations.
Washington
There are no current specifications in the laws and regulations in the state of Washington for the practice on animal rehabilitation or the establishment of an animal rehabilitation team.
West Virginia
There is no specific mention of animal rehabilitation or an animal rehabilitation team in the definitions or body of the veterinary practice act.
Wisconsin
In the practice act, there is no specific mention of animal rehabilitation, but there is a definition in VE1 under licensing for complementary and integrative medicine that includes animal rehabilitation.
Wyoming
In Wyoming's practice act and rules and regulations that I could find, there is no specific mention of animal rehabilitation or the requirements for an animal rehabilitation team.
Please see the
State Practice Acts page on our website for links to veterinary and physical therapy practice acts.
I hope all of you have a good season! See you next month.
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
Case Study: Disaster Response - Using Therapeutic Modalities for Burn Patients (Assisi tPEMF Loop and Respond Veterinary Systems Laser Therapy)
by Kristen Hagler, BS, RVT, CCRP, CVPP, OACM, CBW
Introduction: Mid-October 2017, Sonoma and Napa counties in Northern California experienced a unforeseeable disaster in the form of a fire storm. Thousands of structures were lost, and hundreds of families were evacuated from their homes with minutes to spare, escaping with walls of fire crossing paths of escape and burning embers being blown for miles from high winds. Homes were destroyed, and hundreds of animals were unable to be taken with families during the crisis. First responders to disaster regions were able to rescue many animals once winds subsided and emergency crisis management could be established. Many injured animals were cats suffering severe burns to foot pads and the face. Animals were taken to the Sonoma Humane Society, Sonoma County Animal Control, and UC Davis for supportive care.
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 November 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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Please take a moment to visit our sponsors.
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TIER 1: EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SPONSORS
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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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TIER 2: SPONSORS PROVIDING MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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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 |
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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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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TIER 3: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
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