MAY 2022 | NEWS & UPDATES |
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In this issue ... Spotlight Practice, Technician Corner with Member Spotlight, board nominations, speaker registry, articles of interest, mentors, and more!
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President's Message
It Was Great to See Everyone at IVAPM!
It was so great to see many of you in person at IVAPM on April 3! There were two tracks running at this conference, and the speaker line-up was fantastic! On the rehab track we learned new information on hyperbaric oxygen therapy, rehab in critical care settings, evaluation and rehabilitation of canine athletes, and whether or not dachshunds like to play the piano (turns out, not so much). New friendships and collaborations were sparked, and there was even a little time to see Denver for some of us.
I would like to thank our speakers: Dr. Jordan Sedlacek, Dr. Lindsey Fry, Dr. Missy Weber, Dr. Melissa Lewis, Dr. Jessica Rychel, and Dr. Alice Baker. We also could not continue to provide such opportunities without the help of our sponsors: Royal Canin, Respond Systems, Purina, The Healing Oasis, PulseVet, and Zoetis. Additional thanks to Canine Rehabilitation Institute, My Pet's Brace, OrthoPets, H2O for Fitness, Hudson Aquatics, DogLeggs, GingerLead, Northeast Seminars/University of Tennessee, GAIT4Dog, Exubrion Therapeutics, Dr. Buzby’s, MYOS, Walkin' Pets, Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute, and Companion Animal Health for their continuing support.
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Theresa E. Pancotto, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), CCRP |
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April Article
Molecular investigation and clinical management of Hepatozoon Canis infection in an Indian jackal - a case report.
Kolangath SM, Upadhye SV, Dhoot VM, Pawshe MD, Shalini AS, Kolangath RM. BMC Vet Res. 2022 Apr 20;18(1):144.
doi: 10.1186/s12917-022-03213-8.
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SPOTLIGHT PRACTICE
Stride Canine Rehabilitation and Fitness Center
Stride Canine Rehabilitation and Fitness Center, LLC, located in Bend, Oregon, was founded in 2017 by Janice McConnell, DVM, CCRT, cVMA, and Kristin Wolter, CVT, CCRA, CCFT. It is Central Oregon’s only full-service canine physical rehabilitation facility.
In 2017, we were seeing patients 4 days per week in an 800-square-foot facility. We soon added our first staff member and, shortly following, found ourselves ready to move into a more suitably sized 2,300-square-foot facility. Currently Stride has a total of six team members available to support our clients and their patients over a five-day work week.
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
Learn About New Ways to Help Cats With Pain
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by Sarah Ostrin, CVT, VTS-Phys. Rehabilitation, CCRP, OCMC, CAPMC
AARV Technician Liaison
May means summer is almost here, and that means warmer weather is almost within our grasp. Summer weather means our canine companions will be getting out more for physical activity and enjoying the benefits of less achy joints but what about our feline friends? Those that get left inside and those who don’t have all the oral pain med options? Let’s talk about new ways we can and will be able to help out our feline patients.
After going to the IVAPM International Pain Conference last month, I am so excited for the newest option coming in 2022! The new monoclonal antibody treatment for cats with osteoarthritis, a once monthly injection. FINALLY, a pain medication/treatment for our feline friends to get some type of relief that doesn’t include owners trying to force a pill down their throat and only being able to treat their pain for a few days at a time. If you haven’t looked into or heard of it yet, you need to check it out!
Zoetis has some great new checklists and videos for clients to help them decide if their cats (and dogs, of course) have osteoarthritis as well! It’s so nice to finally have so much more information for a feline friend. As a total crazy cat lady, my heart is exploding with excitement.
None of this would be possible if it weren’t for the amazing work out of the University of Montreal though. The amazingly well-done feline grimace scales finally give us validated pain scales for cats. If you haven’t seen them or started using them in your practice, PLEASE DO!!
Now that I have opened your eyes to all the cool new feline options and tools to use, do you have any tips or tricks for felines you’d like to share? Let me know!
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May’s Member spotlight is our Vice President Sandy Gregory. I got to meet Sandy in person at IVAPM, and she is definitely an amazing woman! I hope to someday be as experienced and kind as she is. It was wonderful to meet you Sandy, and hopefully we get to see each other again soon. Click on the image at right or this link to learn more about her.
“Remember to breathe, inhale courage but exhale compassion.”
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Learn More About APRVT
Please visit the APRVT website and social media sites to learn more about us and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
The technicians 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!
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Nominations Are Open for the AARV Board of Directors!
Do you know someone whom you feel would make an excellent contribution to leadership within the veterinary rehabilitation profession? AARV is now accepting nominations for Legislative Liaison and Membership Chair on its Board of Directors. Positions involve three-year terms beginning in 2022.
A brief description of each position follows.
To submit a nomination or learn more about the responsibilities of each position, please contact Dr. Theresa Pancotto, AARV president, at president@rehabvets.org.
AARV Legislative Liaison
Purpose: To keep current on legislative issues that may impact animal rehabilitation.
General Roles:
- Serve as the liaison between AARV and the veterinary community including state boards regarding legislative issues related to animal rehabilitation.
- Advocate for legislation identified as supportive of animal rehabilitation.
- Attend and participate in monthly AARV Board of Director meetings as well as the annual meeting of the AARV.
AARV Membership Chair
Purpose: To increase overall membership of the AARV.
General Roles:
- Organize vendor booths at veterinary conferences.
- Reach out to new members using the internet or any kind of networking tools to determine rehab-trained veterinarians who are not members.
- Identify existing or potential member benefits for the purpose of recruitment and retention.
- Attend and participate in monthly AARV Board of Director meetings as well as the annual meeting of the AARV.
- Manage the AARV membership database.
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COVID-19 Resources for Members |
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AARV has compiled a list of resources to be helpful to members as they deal with the challenges of COVID-19. Please visit the COVID-19 Resources page on our website for complete details.
We also encourage members to check with their state and local VMAs as many are publishing and posting resources and guidance for veterinary professionals in their states.
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Join Our Speaker Registry! |
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The AARV wants you to be a speaker! We are developing a speaker registry and are requesting that interested members apply. This is an opportunity to engage in rehab education in your area of expertise! Consideration will be given to AARV members with accredited veterinary sports medicine/rehabilitation certification or ACVSMR diplomate or resident status. Venues may include, but are not restricted to, state, national and sports medicine/rehab specialty CE conferences, meetings and/or student club events. Speakers will be eligible for reimbursement for some travel expenses, which can be discussed upon application.
If you are interested in being a part of our speaker registry, please email president@rehabvets.org with the following information:
- Full name and credentials
- AARV membership
- Area(s) of expertise
- Home state and radius willing to travel
- Venues of interest (to include those suggested above)
Thanks so much for your willingness to share your knowledge!
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Thank You to Our Mentors! |
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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 Molly Flaherty, our University Liaison, at university@rehabvets.org.
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AARV Now Has 1,062 Articles of Interest in Its Database! |
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AARV's searchable Articles of Interest Database has expanded to include 1,062 articles! The database now includes Articles of Interest for all of 2016 through March 2022 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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Check the AARV Calendar for Upcoming Events
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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Connect with the AARV on LinkedIn! |
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Interested in submitting a classified ad or becoming a sponsor?
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CLASSIFIED AD
Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist, Indianapolis, Indiana
MedVet Indianapolis is seeking a Sports Medicine and Rehab specialist or an experienced Rehab Veterinarian (DVM with CCRP/CCRT) to join our team.
Why Join MedVet Indianapolis?
- MedVet Indianapolis has 3 surgeons, a significant outpatient caseload strong community reputation.
- MedVet is one of the largest veterinarian owned and veterinarian led multispecialty and emergency organizations in the country.
- Our doctors are eligible to become shareholders
- We offer all the benefits you expect, plus a Generous Signing Bonus, Competitive Compensation, Student Loan Repayment Program and Paid Parental Leave.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine is growing! Our well-equipped 4550 sq ft facility provides premier level rehabilitation care in beautiful southeastern Michigan. Ready to challenge yourself in an exclusively rehabilitation practice? We would love to add a rehabilitation veterinarian to our fantastic rehabilitation team, which includes 3 rehabilitation certified technicians. Acupuncture and VSMT (chiropractic) training considered a plus.
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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.
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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 & 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
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TIER 2: SPONSORS PROVIDING MEMBER DISCOUNTS |
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Northeast Seminars/University of Tennessee: 10% off any course or program.
To redeem the discount: Use the discount code "AARV" at checkout.
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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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Hudson Aquatic Systems: Receive a FREE Therapist Bench, a $332 value, with any new AquaPaws unit purchase.
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OrthoPets by Dassiet: 5% discount
To redeem OrthoPets discount: Contact OrthoPets for details
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Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI): 10% off most continuing education rehabilitation courses
To redeem CRI discount: Register online for a continuing education rehabilitation course, and click on the "AARV Member Discount" button during Step 2 of Checkout to receive the discounted rate.
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H2O For Fitness: Free custom paint job and one extra year of warranty for parts only.
To redeem H2O For Fitness offer, contact H2O at h2oforfitness.com and mention the AARV ad.
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DogLeggs: Free shipping for AARV members
To redeem DogLeggs discount: Contact DogLeggs for details
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TIER 3: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS |
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Partner with us! We offer three opportunities for you to choose from. Find out more by clicking here. |
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