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MARCH 2020 | NEWS & UPDATES
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President's Message
Marching Into Spring!
The AARV Board of Directors is working on some exciting new projects for our members. One of these goals is to develop a speaker registry that will provide a pool of credentialed speakers interested in addressing professional and student organizations with some educating presentations focused on their areas of expertise. Be on the lookout for a survey that will help us to build this registry and consider whether you would like to be a part of it! Additionally, we're working to collaborate with national and international veterinary rehab or organizations with a similar scope to expand the opportunities and expertise available to our members.
We were disappointed to receive the news that the
2020 SAVMA symposium would be canceled as we were looking forward to interacting with students there. However, we are striving to continue to support our AARV students and will be sending out some information about vet rehab webinar opportunities to our student members!
The AARV is excited to announce that
Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI) is once again offering its online course,
Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Research. This year the course series begins on May 25, 2020, and includes invaluable instructions in study design, publication preparation and writing grant proposals! CRI will also be sponsoring another grant this year, with details to come soon. We'll be continuing to provide several other grant opportunities to AARV members throughout this year. Over the next several months we'll be putting out a call for our 2020 grant applications, so stay tuned for these in future newsletters.
On behalf of the AARV Board of Directors, we thank you so much for your membership and are committed to continuing to serve you well.
Respectfully,
Andrea Henderson, DVM, CCRT, CCRP, CMFT, DACVSMR
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CRI Announces Its 2020 Introduction to Clinical Research Course!
Prerequisites: This course is open to all veterinarians, physical therapists, and veterinary and physical therapy interns and residents. Fourth-year veterinary students are also welcome to attend.
Course Description: The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to clinical research in the veterinary setting. The entire process from concept to publication will be covered. Each participant will begin by developing a research hypothesis that matches their interests and clinical case loads, and then will design, carry out and analyze the data for a pilot study. This online course includes 10 online discussions held once a week (see schedule) and is limited to 15 students.
This course is RACE approved by the AAVSB for 20 credit hours.
Course Fee:
$650
Note: Residents who are members of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society are eligible for a 25% discount on this course. Select the appropriate button on the CRI website to register at the discounted rate of $487.50. Are you a resident but not a VOS member? Join VOS today to receive the discounted rate.
Methods of Instruction: Each week participants will be required to:
- View one hour of video lecture on their own time (usually divided into shorter lectures totaling one hour)
- Read assignments from the two required texts
- Work 2-4 hours on assignments
- Participate in a 1-hour live discussion (Audio recordings of weekly discussions will be available for download.)
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AARV/Royal Canin Student Case Report Competition!
by Jessica Bunch, DVM, CCRT, CVA
University Liaison
Calling all veterinary students! Are you interested in winning a trip to the
2021 VMX Expo in Orlando, Florida, January 16-20, 2021?
The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV) has partnered with
Royal Canin to offer an exciting opportunity for veterinary students with an interest in physical rehabilitation. Eligible students must currently be enrolled in a United States or Canadian veterinary school during the 2020-2021 academic year, be a member in good standing of the AARV (student memberships are free!) and be able to attend the VMX 2021 Conference.
To be considered, a case report pertaining to physical rehabilitation MUST be submitted by June 1st, 2020, 11:59 pm PST. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All case reports will be reviewed, and the student whose case report is selected, will win a trip to the 2021 VMX Conference (reimbursement up to $1,500). The selected student will present their case report as a 15-minute podium presentation during the AARV lecture track.
For more information, please
visit our website or contact our University Liaison, Jessica Bunch at
[email protected]. Thank you to Royal Canin for their continued support of our future veterinarians.
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Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort
The rehab department at Rose Rock started in May 2015. We focus on canine and feline physical rehabilitation. The majority of our patients are post-operative patients from orthopedic surgery or arthritic patients. We do see a number of sports medicine patients, primarily agility and flyball competitors.
Our program includes underwater treadmill, cold laser therapy, gym equipment exercising, acupuncture, Shockwave Therapy, Protein Rich Plasma therapy, and STEM cell therapy. We also have the ability to fiberglass cast for custom orthotics and prosthetics for patients who would benefit from them.
Continue reading about Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort ...
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Hydrotherapy Contest Winners!
Congrats to our top two favorite water models on Instagram who claimed our Hudson Aquatic Systems, LLC. gift certificates! Top Prize was $1,000 / Second Place was $500!
The image with the most "likes" was a photo/video post featuring
@bertha_gets_bitty from former Spotlight Clinic Steel City Canine Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine fostered by AARV member
Meredith Wille, LVT, CCRP, CCFT, who won $1,000 towards the purchase of an
AquaPawsSS! The image with the second most "likes" was an awesome slow motion hydrotherapy session video from AARV Member
Leslie Eide DVM, CCRT (
@totalk9s), #ACVSMR alternative path resident grant winner at Sound Veterinary Rehabilitation Center, who won $500 towards the purchase of an
AquaPawsJr.
A huge thank you again to
Hudson Aquatics whose sponsorship of the AARV made this fun contest possible! Want to sponsor or suggest a social media contest? Email
[email protected] to get the conversation started!
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New Rehab Ideas Technician Tip Winner!
Congratulations to our winner Maria Maddox, LVT, CCRP, AMCP, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians - Organizing Member, Membership Chair. She won the February contest of "New Year, New Rehab Ideas." The idea is to find an "old" rehab prop and use it in a new way.
We received a number of good ideas, including Maria's winning tip to use SoftClaws product - originally designed to be glued over dog nails to protect furniture/flooring from dogs that scratch - with her neuro patients. When she has a neuro patient that is mobile but has limited proprioception and is dragging its feet, the nails can get worn down to the quicks and bleed. Trimming down an appropriately sized SoftClaw and applying it to these worn-down nails allows the vinyl to be scraped and gives the nail some time to grow and heal. Depending on the success of application and the degree of dragging, they can stay in place for several days up to several weeks before needing to be replaced. Her clinic usually carries several sizes and applies them free of charge to patients. This way she can accurately assess which size fits best and if they help the patient; then the client can purchase their own box online.
Congratulations, Maria, on winning our special prize bundle!
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Student Members: Tell Us About Your University's Clubs and Organizations
by Jessica Bunch, DVM, CCRT, CVA
University Liaison
Hey, students ... do you have any clubs/organizations at your university that are interested in learning more about rehabilitation and sports medicine? These may include a Rehabilitation/Sports Medicine Club, Integrative Club, or Holistic Club. If so, the AARV wants to know! We want to be better able to reach your clubs and students to help support rehabilitation and sports medicine education including providing you with speakers. If you have a club you would like list with us, please email Dr. Jessica Bunch at
[email protected], or you can register your organization with us on the
Student Club Registration page on our website.
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Thank You to Our Mentors!
by Jessica Bunch, DVM, CCRT, CVA
University Liaison
The AARV would like to thank all of the rehabilitation professionals who have volunteered to mentor and offer job shadowing/externships to veterinary and veterinary technician students who are interested in rehabilitation. To see a complete list of our current externship opportunities,
visit our website, log into the
Members Area, and go to the
Student Job Shadowing/Externships page.
If you would like to join our mentor list, please email Jessica Bunch, our University Liaison at
[email protected]
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Focus on State Practice Acts: Kentucky
by Theresa Pancotto, DVM, MS, MS, DACVIM(N), CCRP
Legislative Liaison
I'm going through each state at random and providing an interpretation of the acts to better guide individuals in managing physical rehabilitation as it pertains to their practice and state.
Interpretation
"Physical therapist" and like terminology is protected by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Practice act. In the Veterinary Practice Act, the diagnosis of physical conditions, use of apparati/manual techniques, acupuncture, laser therapy and manipulation are considered in the definition of practicing veterinary medicine.
Veterinarians practicing physical therapy should use the terms physical rehabilitation.
There are no explicit guidelines for human PTs who've trained in animal work but based on the definition of "practicing veterinary medicine" it would appear that these individuals could be considered in violation of the law if they work on animals.
Veterinary Practice Act
"Practice of veterinary medicine" means: a) To diagnose, treat, correct, change, relieve, or prevent: animal disease, deformity, defect, injury, or other
physical or mental conditions, including the prescription or administration of any drug, medicine, biologic,
apparatus, application, anesthetic, or other therapeutic or diagnostic substance or
technique, and the use of any manual or mechanical procedure for testing for pregnancy, or for correcting sterility or infertility, or to render advice or recommendation with regard to any of the above; b) To engage in veterinary surgery, obstetrics, embryo transfer, dentistry,
acupuncture,
laser therapy,
manipulation, and all other branches or specialties of veterinary medicine and the prescribing, administering, or dispensing of drugs and medications for veterinary purposes, in accordance with the applicable federal statutes and regulations governing controlled prescription and legend drugs;
Physical Therapy Practice Act
"Physical therapy" means the use of selected knowledge and skills in planning, organizing, and directing programs for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury, encompassing preventive measures, screening, tests in aid of diagnosis by a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, chiropractic, or podiatry and evaluation and invasive or noninvasive procedures with emphasis on the skeletal system, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary function, as it relates to physical therapy. Physical therapy includes screening or evaluations performed to determine the degree of impairment of relevant aspects, such as but not limited to nerve and muscle function including subcutaneous bioelectrical potentials, motor development, functional capacity, and respiratory or circulatory efficiency. Physical therapy also includes physical therapy treatment performed upon referral by a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, chiropractic, or podiatry, including but not limited to exercises for increasing or restoring strength, endurance, coordination and range of motion, stimuli to facilitate motor activity and learning, instruction in activities of daily living, and the use of assistive devices and the application of physical agents to relieve pain or alter physiological status. The use of roentgen rays and radium for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization and colonic irrigations are not authorized under the term "physical therapy" as used in this chapter; (2) "Physical therapist" means a professional person who has met the educational requirements of this chapter and who is licensed to practice physical therapy pursuant to this chapter.
Have questions or know of updates to practice acts? Please contact me at [email protected].
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AARV Now Has 595 Articles of Interest in Its Database!
AARV's searchable Articles of Interest Database has expanded to include 595 articles! The database now includes Articles of Interest from January 2017 through March 2020 and is available to AARV members in the Members area of its website.
AARV will keep adding journal articles to the database each month to develop its usefulness as a research tool. We also will continue to include links to our past Articles of Interest from 2010 to the present in PDF format. All Articles of Interest have been selected by AARV founder Dr. Julia Tomlinson because of their relevance to the field of veterinary rehabilitation.
To search the database, log in to the Members Area of the website and go to the Articles of Interest Database page. Enter a keyword, author's name, or other search term to begin your search. A list of matching article abstracts will be displayed. A link to the full version of the journal article will be provided if available.
Our thanks to Dr. Julia Tomlinson for selecting relevant journal articles each month and Dr. Kelli Martin for preparing the articles for the database.
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We've Updated Our Pet Insurance Summary!
AARV has just released a newly updated version of its summary of pet insurance coverage for rehabilitation services, current as of July 2019. Please see the updated Pet Insurance Summary chart on the AARV website. The Pet Insurance Summary is available as a printable PDF. Our thanks to AARV Industry Liaison Dr. Pedro Rivera for coordinating this update.
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Check the AARV Calendar for Upcoming Events
Want to learn which courses are coming up at Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI), Healing Oasis, and CuraCore? Check the AARV Calendar of Events on our website, which contains upcoming rehabilitation classes and other continuing education events. You can also visit the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, Healing Oasis, and CuraCore websites directly to learn more about their courses.
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 [email protected] 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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Connect with the AARV on LinkedIn!
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
Skills for the Veterinary Technician and VTS Candidate
by Sandy Gregory, M. Ed, RVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), CCRA
AARV Technician Liaison
Being a veterinary technician has us wearing many hats. There is such a wealth of knowledge we possess. Some skills we forget because we don't use them all the time, and others we are proficient at because they are every day for us.
If you are considering getting your VTS, there is a skill list that each person must have an advanced knowledge of. This is defined as "being able to consistently demonstrate a higher level of skill above and beyond the credentialed veterinary technician in order to accomplish mastery of physical rehabilitation therapies, therapeutic exercise equipment and provide education to clients, colleagues and others." Most of us are pretty skilled at many of these therapies already. Here are the core categories from the APRVT application packet.
- Canine Behavior and Handling
- Small Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Directional Terms
- Response of Musculoskeletal Tissues to Disuse and Remobilization
- Patient Assessment and Management
- Physical Modalities, Manual Techniques and Adjunctive Treatments
- Common Conditions and Surgical Procedures in Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation
- Client Communication
- Nutrition
If you are not currently planning on getting your VTS, take a look at it as a way to refresh your own skills. Jog that memory of muscles, surgical procedures, supplements or even inflammation. You might be able to understand some of the modalities in better detail. The list is pretty comprehensive for common rehabilitative therapies and conditions for patients treated in veterinary rehabilitation. Who knows, you might be inspired to take the exam.
Best of luck in your career!
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 [email protected] 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 Sandy Gregory, M. Ed, RVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), CCRA, AARV Technician Liaison, at [email protected] to submit an article (suggested length of 200-300 words) or suggest a topic.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Animal Clinic for Sale, St. Louis County, Missouri
Fully renovated, well-established, rehabilitation animal clinic FOR SALE in St. Louis County, Missouri! Very lucrative - Loyal staff - Estimated ADI $150K - Lease facility of approximately 2,300 sq. ft. - Excellent location! The practice has nice exposure in a busy area. The owner has renovated the entire facility, which has upgraded the appearance and quality for a new owner. The stand-alone building has a paved parking lot with easy, adequate parking. The practice offers chiropractic, physiotherapy, nutrition, herbology, essential oils, Underwater treadmill, laser, microcurrent, PST, ultrasound & Chi-Gong. Owner relocating. Code: MO3
Contact PS Broker; 800.636.4740;
[email protected];
www.psbroker.com.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine Veterinarian, Grayslake, Illinois
TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Veterinarian to join our Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine team. If you want to be part of a team that provides cutting edge Rehabilitation and Integrative Veterinary Medicine, we would love to talk to you.
- We are a state-of-the art facility with progressive equipment on the cutting edge of rehab.
- We support a great work life balance.
- We offer a great salary and benefits.
- We are seeking a Veterinarian who is passionate about Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine.
- Rehabilitation, Acupuncture or Chiropractic certification or experience a plus, but will train the right person.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine is growing! Our newly expanded, well-equipped facility provides premier level rehabilitation care in beautiful southeastern Michigan. We seek the rare unicorn, a compassionate rehabilitation veterinarian, to join our fantastic rehabilitation team. Acupuncture and VSMT (chiropractic) training considered a plus.
Learn more about us at
www.pawsitivestepsrehab.com. For more information or to apply, contact Dr. Tari Kern at
[email protected] or 248-564-0309. BTW, Rochester Hills made the Top 10 Places to Live in America in 2014 and has lots to offer all interests! For your convenience:
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CLASSIFIED AD
CCRA, CCRP, CVRMT, CCVRN, LVT, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine wants to add an enthusiastic full time, rehabilitation LVT (CCRP, CCRA, CVRMT, CCVRN or willing to complete certification in canine rehabilitation) to our team.
Successful candidates are team players with experience in rehabilitation and enjoy working directly with clients and patients alike. Strong work ethic, written and verbal communication skills, and basic computer knowledge are essential. Prior dog training skills would be considered an asset.
To learn more about us, please visit
www.pawsitivestepsrehab.com. Applicants should submit letter of interest and current resume, including references, to
[email protected].
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CLASSIFIED AD
Certified Canine Rehab Practitioner/Technician (CCRP, CCRT, CVMRT) - Full Time, San Diego, California
Healthy Paw Rehab Center is seeking a full time CCRP, CCRT, CVMRT or student. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, a compassion for animals and be passionate about practicing high quality rehab.
We have two UWTs, thermal imaging, stance analyzer, two class IV lasers, therapeutic U/S, TENS/NMES, and a wide variety of exercise equipment.
For the right candidate, Healthy Paw Rehab offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Our senior CCRP has over 15 years of rehab experience.
For more information or to submit your resume, please email Renee Wallis, RVT, CCRP, CCRA at
[email protected].
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Seattle, Washington
SOUND Veterinary Rehabilitation Center is seeking a veterinarian to join our team of 4 rehab vets (two are DACVSMR), 2 PTs, 2 rehab techs, and 5 assistants and 2 patient care coordinators. SOUND is a branch of Animal Surgical and Orthopedic Center, proudly owned and operated by the doctors that work in the clinic every day. Our culture is supportive and inclusive, recognizing and valuing the skills and dedication of our entire team. Together, Animal Surgical and SOUND are the premier veterinary orthopedic, rehabilitation and sports medicine practice in the Northwest. Competitive salary and generous benefits. Learn more here:
https://soundvetrehab.com/about-sound/join-our-team/
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT), Seattle, Washington
SOUND Veterinary Rehabilitation Center is seeking a rehabilitation technician to join our team. Certification in rehabilitation is ideal; for the right candidate, we will cover cost of certification. SOUND is a branch of Animal Surgical and Orthopedic Center, proudly owned and operated by the doctors that work in the clinic every day. Our culture is supportive and inclusive, recognizing and valuing the skills and dedication of our entire team. Together, Animal Surgical and SOUND are the premier veterinary orthopedic, rehabilitation and sports medicine practice in the Northwest. Competitive salary and generous benefits. Learn more here:
https://soundvetrehab.com/about-sound/join-our-team/
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CLASSIFIED AD
Sports/Rehab Medicine and General Practice Veterinary Associate, Des Moines, Iowa
Ingersoll Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinarian to join our three-doctor care team. Located West of downtown Des Moines, our AAHA and Feline-Friendly certified hospital seeks a full-time Veterinarian with interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Our hospitals are focused on progressive medicine, with state-of-the-art equipment and an emphasis on customer service and patient care. Associate will divide their time between our primary (general practice) and rehabilitation (Pawsitive Strides) facilities. Sign-on bonus for certification in acupuncture, chiropractic, or rehabilitation therapy. For more information or to apply, please contact
[email protected].
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CLASSIFIED AD
Integrative Veterinarian, Los Angeles, California
California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) is looking to add a full-time acupuncture and rehabilitation veterinarian to our four vet and two physical therapist team in Los Angeles. Providing rehab, acupuncture, and integrative medicine, the clinic is vibrant and special, with emphasis on gentle patient approaches, client education, and prevention. Lots of free training and mentorship as well. It's busy, but has a fantastic work/life balance with few after work responsibilities. For more information, contact Adrian Gross, Practice Manager, at
[email protected] or 310-998-2273.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist, Boise, Idaho
MedVet is seeking sports medicine/rehabilitation specialist to join our Boise, ID hospital. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced environment and is dedicated to practicing the highest quality care. MedVet is one of the largest employee owned and veterinarian led multispecialty and emergency practices in the country and offers the opportunity to become a shareholder. Dedication to our mission, strategy and core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion are the priorities of our organization and allow us to deliver true collaborative care. Visit
www.medvet.com/employment or send a confidential CV to: Dr. Barbara Lightner,
[email protected], 614.506.6288.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist, Commerce, Michigan
MedVet is seeking sports medicine/rehabilitation specialist to join our Commerce, MI hospital. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced environment and is dedicated to practicing the highest quality care. MedVet is one of the largest employee owned and veterinarian led multispecialty and emergency practices in the country and offers the opportunity to become a shareholder. Dedication to our mission, strategy and core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion are the priorities of our organization and allow us to deliver true collaborative care. Visit
www.medvet.com/employment or send a confidential CV to: Dr. Barbara Lightner,
[email protected], 614.506.6288.
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Please take a moment to visit our sponsors!
We've learned that some email programs may cut off the end of our newsletter. If you don't see the AARV mailing address at the end of the newsletter, click on "View Entire Message" to see our complete newsletter including special offers from our sponsors.
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TIER 1: EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SPONSORS
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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 |
Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI): 10% off most continuing education courses
To redeem CRI discount: Register for a 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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GingerLead: 50% discount off MSRP for any size order
To redeem GingerLead discount: Contact GingerLead for details
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My Pet's Brace: 10%-15% discount
To redeem My Pet's Brace discount: Contact My Pet's Brace for details
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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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TechV LLC: 50% discount on the purchase of equipment for AARV members
To redeem TechV discount: Contact TechV for details.
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Hudson Aquatic Systems: Receive a FREE Therapist Bench, a $332 value, with any new AquaPaws unit purchase.
To redeem Hudson Aquatic Systems discount: Contact [email protected] for more information and to redeem.
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OrthoPets: 5% discount
To redeem OrthoPets discount: Contact OrthoPets for details
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TIER 3: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
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