In this issue ... AARV Secretary, Membership Chair nominations, IVAPM/AARV Pain Management Forum, NCSU student webinar, speaker registry, and more!

Fortunately, I met great veterinary technicians while at Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine. Some whom I consider role models include Harry Latshaw, MS, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia) (retired 😊); Pat Navarre, RVT (also retired 😊); Bill Reese, RVT (retired 😊), and most recently, Rachel Yoquelet, RVT, VTS(ECC), CVMRT (not retired ☹️).

Vet techs also have led at the national and international levels in rehabilitation. Some leaders include Kristen Hagler, BS, RVT, VTS-Phys Rehab., Wendy Davies, BS, CVT, VTS-Phys Rehab., among the other charter members of the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians.

Recently, the AVMA provided its members with a survey result bringing to the forefront concerns that veterinary technicians face, such as wages, burnout, and debt. Please read this AVMA news article to learn more: "Veterinary technicians being paid more but still face concerns about wages, burnout, debt."

There should be no question that rehabilitation is a 100% hands-on healthcare modality. Veterinary practices benefit immensely when all members of the rehab TEAM are trained. A great team maximizes productivity and improves efficiency and patient outcomes. For a list of educational programs, visit the Training page of the AARV website.

I also would like to point out that our AARV volunteer board has started to provide lectures to our registered rehab clubs. As of today, we have provided a webinar to North Carolina State University's Holistic Club (see photos below) and have scheduled one for March 25 with Purdue University's Sports Med/Rehab Club. Dr. Molly Flaherty, our University Liaison, has contacted three other clubs interested in webinars. Please help us expand our speaker registry! If you are interested in becoming a speaker, please read the "Join Our Speaker Registry" article below and contact me at president@rehabvets.org with your information.

For those who enjoy research, please visit the Grant Opportunities page in the Members Area of our website to read about all available grants. We also have contacted all educational programs asking them to get involved with research grants. Help us elevate our profession to the next level and be part of the movement!

To submit a nomination or learn more about the responsibilities of each position, please contact Dr. Pedro Rivera, AARV president, at president@rehabvets.org. If you are a nominee, please send your most current CV and a letter of intent to president@rehabvets.org.

AARV Secretary (Note: A ballot will be emailed soon to all AARV voting members.)

Purpose: To organize Board of Directors (BOD) meeting agendas, manage classified ad requests and maintain searchable articles of interest database.

Purpose: To increase overall membership of the AARV.

Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Bunch for being named the winner of the 2023 John J. Sherman Award for Excellence in Veterinary Rehabilitation. Her award will be presented on April 2 at the IVAPM/AARV Pain Management Forum in Atlanta. Our thanks to Royal Canin for sponsoring this award!

Mark your calendars for the IVAPM/AARV Pain Management Forum April 2-4 in Atlanta, Georgia. AARV will have a full-day lecture track on April 2nd. To learn more about the program and hands-on workshop offerings, visit https://ivapm.org/pain-management-forum/.

Let the countdown begin! Less than 30 days till the IVAPM/AARV Second Annual Pain Management Forum, April 2-4 in Atlanta, Georgia.

This year, we will be in sunny Atlanta, Georgia, and the AARV rehabilitation track will have its first technician speaker! The IVAPM has invited the technicians from the Anesthesia Nerds to come present again as well.

I am honored and very excited to speak at this year's forum, representing not only the APRVT, but all technicians in rehabilitation. Deciding on a topic was a bit daunting, but I am looking forward to presenting on client communication and nursing care of the down dog along with feline rehabilitation. There is also a great lineup of presenters, topics, and exhibitors throughout the rest of the forum ranging from the standard updates on acute/chronic pain management to using unique techniques like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, how fear affects pain, and even a focus on oncological pain this year.

Are you going to be there? We hope to see you there, but if you can’t make it to the Pain Management Forum in Atlanta, there is another option. The ACVSMR annual symposium will be held April 27-29, in Charleston, South Carolina. The APRVT Board of Directors will be holding a lunch/dinner meeting during the conference and doing their pinning ceremony for the newest VTS members and for those who passed their renewal credentials this last year as well. A big congratulations to all who passed!

I hope to see you all soon, whether in Georgia or South Carolina. There are great learning opportunities out there for you all to take advantage of!

Don’t forget to email any questions or suggestions you have to technician@rehabvets.org.

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!

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.

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.

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.

If you are interested in being a part of our speaker registry, please email president@rehabvets.org with the following information:

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. 

AARV's searchable Articles of Interest Database has expanded to include 1,169 articles! The database now includes Articles of Interest for all of 2016 through October 2022 and is available to AARV members in the Members area of its website.

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.

Want to learn which courses are coming up at Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI), Healing Oasis, Northeast Seminars/North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 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, Northeast Seminars/NCSU, University of Tennessee/VAHL, 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 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.

Let's network! Connect with the AARV on LinkedIn by clicking on this link or the LinkedIn logo at right.

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Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine is excited to offer a specialty internship to an enthusiastic individual interested in pursuing a career in this growing field. FVRSM will support the intern toward rehabilitation certification; or if already certified, in training toward a complimentary therapy. Clinical research and publication is encouraged, but not required. The goal of this internship is to provide specialty training to prepare the candidate for residency with the ACVSMR or a career in rehabilitation practice. Contact Dr. Jennifer Brown at dr.brown@floridavetrehab.com.

Join our integrative practice in Boise, Idaho as a full-time Associate Veterinarian. Our new hospital offers physical therapy, dentistry, and a wide range of services. Our culture values collaboration, diversity, and exceptional customer service. Our goal is to create an elevated veterinary experience for our team, patients, and community. We offer salary-based compensation with benefits and paid time off. Be part of our team and help us create a unique and exceptional veterinary experience with our collaborative and integrative approach. To apply, contact Brin Neiers of Habitat Veterinary Hospital at manager@habitatboise.com.

Caseload includes sports medicine, post-surgical, and age-related mobility care. We provide TCVM, rehab, chiropractic, underwater treadmill, laser, shockwave, custom bracing, and massage. We offer platelet rich plasma, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, radiography, pulsed electromagnetic therapy and gait analysis.

Texas veterinary practice license. Certification in acupuncture or rehabilitation. Relocation assistance for the right candidate. Prior TCVM and rehab experience a plus.

Contact info@integrativeveterinarywellness.com.

Veterinary Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Clinic is currently searching for a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our team.

VCRC is a busy, free-standing, small and equine animal practice located in Houston, Texas. Our goal is to aid in the well-being of our patients using veterinary chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation practices, as well as, nutrition counseling and herbal medicine.

Certifications in one or more of these modalities are preferred: Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and rehabilitation. Full or part-time positions are available.

We offer competitive pay and salary options. Practice buy-in also available.

For more information on our facility, please visit our website: www.vetchiroandrehab.com.

If you are interested in making a difference, please contact: Jerri @ vcrcinfo@vetchiroandrehab.com.

BluePearl Pet Hospitals are seeking licensed Veterinarians with CCRT or CCRP certification. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented therapist who will continue to grow our rehabilitation departments and work with our skilled specialty teams. Please contact Dr. Alison Cornell at alison.cornell@bluepearlvet.com.

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