MAY 2023 | NEWS & UPDATES |
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In this issue ... JSA winner Dr. Jessica Bunch, Membership Chair ballot, Spotlight Practice, APRVT Pinning Ceremony and Annual Meeting, and more!
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President's Message
Let's Continue to Elevate Our Profession!
April is DONE, and now comes May! DANG, that went fast.🙁
May is an excellent month as we celebrate Mother’s Day, National Pet Week, Armed Forces Day, Intergalactic Star Wars Day, Baby Day, and Women’s Check-Up Day, among others. To all women members and those in your families, please, take time for your yearly physical examination. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
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While attending the ACVSMR symposium, we recognized Dr. Jessica Bunch, the John Sherman Award recipient, for her contribution to the field of veterinary rehabilitation. Please see the photo at right with Dr. Bunch.
I also would like to acknowledge and commend the APRVT Board of Directors for continuing to elevate the Veterinary Technician profession by maintaining the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) standards. Credentialed VTS members should be proud of their achievements! Please see the picture below 😊 with names provided by the APRVT Board of Directors.
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From left: Drs. Tari Kern, Jessica Bunch, Kara Amstutz, and Pedro Rivera at the ACVSMR Symposium in Charleston, South Carolina. |
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The AARV Board of Directors Team has been trudging full steam ahead, revising the Bylaws, Policies, and Procedures. Not a small task but coming along just fine (although Dramamine® or a vomit bag could come in handy and would not be refused 😊). Dr. Theresa Pancotto is working on our yearly webinar CE for our members. Speakers and topics will be forthcoming! Stay tuned! Dr. Molly Flaherty is planning lectures for student clubs interested in a “snack and learn” about veterinary rehab. If you know of any student clubs, contact them and tell them that they should join the AARV Student Club registry.
As mentioned in a previous newsletter, all programs listed on the Training in Animal Rehabilitation page on the AARV website were contacted, requesting their involvement in providing educational and research grants to elevate our profession. We have had only two renewing their long-term commitment: CRI and Healing Oasis. Could I please ask each of you to contact the rehabilitation program director or school you went through and ask them to help elevate our profession by providing grants for education or research? After all, it is our profession. They can contact me directly at president@rehabvets.org.
Talking about research, look … a squirrel! The AARV provides the opportunity for the following grants: (AARV members: please log in to view the details.)
In May, we also celebrate Memorial Day. I want to express my family’s gratitude to those who proudly wear or have worn the uniform, provided us with freedom and protection, and volunteered for such a rigorous task. I want to acknowledge Drs. Andrea Henderson and Tracy Morel for their service and sacrifice. For those still “On Patrol,” we will remember your sacrifice and keep your families in our prayers.
Respectfully,
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Pedro Luis Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR, FCoAC |
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AARV Voting Members: A Ballot for Membership Chair Will Be Emailed to You Soon |
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We are pleased to report that AARV has received two nominations for Membership Chair on its Board of Directors. This position is a three-year term beginning in 2023.
A ballot will be emailed soon to all AARV voting members. Please take time to review the candidates' information and cast your vote for this important position.
A brief description of this position follows.
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 Directors meetings as well as the annual meeting of the AARV.
- Manage the AARV membership database.
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SPOTLIGHT PRACTICE
Canine Rehabilitation of Orange County (CROC)
CROC began in 2014 as a two-person practice operating out of a 400-square-foot room and a small outdoor yard. We proved that providing top-quality rehabilitative medicine is all it takes to grow into a thriving 4,000-square-foot rehabilitation center, offering all modalities needed for successful rehab, provided by our ever-growing team of licensed veterinary professionals. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer clinically proven therapies at affordable prices so that physical rehabilitation is more readily available to pet parents and rescue organizations in Orange County and beyond.
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APRVT Holds Pinning Ceremony
On April 29, the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians held its inaugural pinning ceremony at its membership meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. APRVT recognized those members that have distinguished themselves as ethical professionals and leaders in the field of Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation with outstanding skills combined with a team approach to veterinary medicine. Those recognized have shown a solid commitment to continuing education. The pin earned by the distinguished member is a token of this honor and their commitment to upholding the mission and ideals of a VTS (Physical Rehabilitation).
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The following APRVT members (pictured above) were present at the ceremony: Jessica Bowditch, 2020; Deana Cappucci-Lorentz, 2017; Lis Conarton, 2017; Wendy Davies, 2017; Kristen Hagler, 2017; Kari Koudelka, 2017; Maria Maddox, 2017; Kimberly Raible, 2019; Dawn Rector, 2018; and John Nielsen, 2019.
The following APRVT members were not present, but were recognized at the ceremony: Nancy Couillard, 2019; Ashleigh Fairfield, 2018; Mary Ellen Goldberg (Retired), 2017; Sandra Gregory, 2019; Kirsten Oliver, 2018; Sarah Ostrin, 2019; and Jennifer Panko, 2017.
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
A Busy Month of Learning and Recognizing Achievements!
by Sarah Ostrin, CVT, VTS-Phys. Rehabilitation, CCRP, OCMC, CAPMC
AARV Technician Liaison
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April was a very busy month! Both the Pain Management Forum in Atlanta, Georgia, and the ACVSMR Symposium were a big success. More importantly, the APRVT had its annual membership meeting in Charleston, South Carolina on April 29th, which also kicked off our inaugural pinning ceremony.
The Pain Management Forum held by IVAPM was a great opportunity to learn about new pain medications, treatment options, and strategies. I was most impressed with the increase in technicians we saw this year over last year! I was honored to be able to represent the APRVT on Sunday afternoon during the AARV track. Both my lectures on client communication and feline rehabilitation had quite full rooms! Thank you again to everyone who attended and stayed late for each talk to listen to me rattle on longer than my allotted time.
While none of our APRVT members were lecturing at the ACVSMR symposium, we held our Inaugural Pinning Ceremony and Annual Member Meeting at the ACVSMR Summit!
We wished you could have been here to join us and would like to recognize the contributions of those who have successfully completed their VTS and recertification process. A huge congratulations to each and every one of you!
“Remember to breathe, inhale courage but exhale compassion.”
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Learn More About APRVT
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!
Please visit the APRVT website and social media sites to learn more about us and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
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Student Members:
Check Out the Student Section of Our Website!
by Molly Flaherty, DVM, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CVSMT
University Liaison
Please see the student section of our website to view the benefits for student members. Membership is free to students enrolled in accredited veterinary, veterinary technician/nurse, and physical therapy programs.
Do you have a student club at your university that is interested in learning more about rehabilitation and sports medicine? Register Your Club! We can help arrange a rehab lecture in your school for registered student clubs. Contact university@rehabvets.org for more information.
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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 college degrees
- Other certificates of attendance or certifications
- AARV membership (must be current)
- Area(s) of interest
- Home state and radius willing to travel
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Venues of interest, including virtual lectures, in-person lectures, professional CE events, student group lectures
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 More Than 1,200 Articles of Interest in Its Database! |
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AARV's searchable Articles of Interest Database has expanded to include 1,205 articles! The database now includes Articles of Interest for all of 2016 through December 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. Bruce Henderson, Secretary, 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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Veterinary Rehabilitation Technician, Tampa, Florida
Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine is seeking a part-time or full-time veterinary rehabilitation technician. If not certified, we will train and support certification over time. We are a growing sports medicine and rehabilitation practice dedicated to high-quality patient care. We have a broad caseload of sporting dogs covering many disciplines as well as pet dogs recovering from a variety of orthopedic and neurologic issues. We offer all rehabilitation modalities and therapies. We currently have 3 FT therapists. You can learn more about our practice at www.floridavetrehab.com. Please submit cover letter and resume to dr.brown@floridavetrehab.com.
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Rehab Vet/Acupuncturist, Boulder, Colorado
Hiring for Rehab Vet/Acupuncturist in Boulder, CO.
Come join our amazing practice with the most supportive team ever. We are a 8 doctor rehab practice of veterinarians and physical therapists. It really is one of the happiest places to work, with a lot of collaboration and team decision making. We offer a competitive salary, PTO, Health and dental, 401k, moving expenses, CE allowance, short term disability, paid licenses, uniforms, workers comp, and reduced pet supplies/medications/food. Check out our instagram and website. Contact Danyel at info@walkingpawsrehab.com for more information.
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Veterinary Rehabilitation Director, Houston, Texas
GCVS is currently seeking a Board Certified Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist or a DVM with a CCRT or CCRP & experience in veterinary rehabilitation to be our new Rehabilitation Director.
The Rehabilitation Director will be responsible for overseeing the department and establishing appropriate rehabilitation plans for patients, in collaboration with GCVS specialists & referring veterinarians. The Rehabilitation Director will also oversee a tenured support staff.
GCVS offers competitive compensation as well as a full range of benefits. The ideal candidate is either a DVM or a Physical Therapist with significant experience developing treatment plans or overseeing a veterinary rehabilitation department for a specialty hospital. If interested, please contact Chass Robison, at Chass.Robison@NVAcompassionfirst.com. |
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Rehab Vet with Acupuncture Cert, Los Angeles, California
Two Hands Four Paws, the premier animal physical rehabilitation center in Los Angeles, is seeking a full-time licensed Veterinarian certified in acupuncture. Those new to the field are also encouraged to apply. We offer competitive salaries, paid time off, uniform and CE allowances, health insurance, a 401k and personal pet care discounts. Signing bonus or relocation compensation considered for the right candidates. We are independently owned so the work/life balance is very important to us and the work is very enriching. Pls send CV to leslie@twohandsfourpaws.com.
Salary range: $105K - $125K per year
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Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Avon Lake, Ohio
Up & Running Canine Rehabilitation is a fully equipped rehab facility that focuses on post op recovery, musculoskeletal injury, neurologic injury, chronic pain, quality of life interventions, & weight loss. Up & Running sets the standard in care with their CCRP team who specialize in pain management techniques to promote healing, comfort, & well-being. As part of the larger Avon Lake Animal Clinic campus, we offer various rehabilitation techniques & modalities for your canine companion "when only the best will do"! Our ideal candidate has been, or is currently, certified as CCRP or CCRT. For more information on our amenities or to apply, email Allison.Huggins@nva.com.
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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: GRANT & AWARD 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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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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Chi University: $500 off canine and equine rehabilitation courses.
To redeem the tuition discount, contact info@chiu.edu or mention the AARV discount during registration.
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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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Northeast Seminars/NC State Veterinary Medicine: 10% off any course or program.
To redeem the discount: Use the discount code "AARV" at checkout.
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HydroWorx: Special introductory pricing.
Contact us today, and reference the AARV ad, for our special introductory pricing.
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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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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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