JULY 2022 | NEWS & UPDATES |
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In this issue ... CE events, Healing Oasis Technician Case Report Grant, AARV and Purina Research Grants, Technician Corner with Member Spotlight, and more!
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President's Message
Time for Summer Treats and Grant Applications!
Although July-August historically includes the dog days of summer (see Dr. Bunch’s previous, and illuminating, post from last year on this topic), it also includes I Love Horses Day on July 15. It’s a great time of year to break out watermelon “cakes,” pup-sicles, and pet-friendly ice cream treats. I don’t recommend trying them as they are not as peanut-buttery as human taste-buds would hope (yes, I tried them myself!). I’m also a big fan of frozen baby food as a motivational or distraction tool and would strongly advise to freeze it in silicone or plastic cupcake molds or tubs and not glass. I had one strong-jawed shepherd break the glass and was so worried she may have ingested some. Fortunately, no one was injured, but I learned my lesson. Popsicles sound like a great alternative, but they are way too easy for pets to bite off, completely eliminating the delayed gratification of the frozen treat!
In addition to supporting diversity and inclusion, the AARV has a mission to support research and education. This month we are pleased to announce the first call for our Rehabilitation Technician Case Report Grant ($1,000) sponsored by Healing Oasis and due August 15. A decision will be made September 15 and the winner will present at the Healing Oasis Annual Conference November 11-13. For more details about the conference, see https://healingoasis.edu/. We also are pleased to announce our first call for TWO $2,500 grants sponsored by Purina and AARV. Applications are available online and will be due September 30.
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Theresa E. Pancotto, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), CCRP |
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Recent Articles
Tranquille C, Tacey J, Walker V, Mackechnie-Guire R, Ellis J, Nankervis K, Newton R, Murray R. J Equine Vet Sci. 2022 May 29;115:104025. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104025. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35649493
Sullivan HM, Acutt EV, Barrett MF, Salman MD, Ellis KL, King MR. J Equine Vet Sci. 2022 Jun 23:104053. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104053. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35753637
Gouveia D, Cardoso A, Carvalho C, Gonçalves AR, Gamboa Ó, Canejo-Teixeira R, Ferreira A, Martins Â. Animals (Basel). 2022 Jun 16;12(12):1557. doi: 10.3390/ani12121557. PMID: 35739893
Alvarez L. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2022 Jul;52(4):1033-1042. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.03.007. PMID: 35715112
Mazzotta E, Lisuzzo A, Tognato E, Lazzarini A, Meggiolaro S, Valentini A, Stelletta C, Fiore E. J Therm Biol. 2022 May;106:103247. doi: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103247. Epub 2022 Apr 15. PMID: 35636887
Miscioscia E, Repac J. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2022 Jul;52(4):925-938. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.02.003. Epub 2022 May 11. PMID: 35562224
Bergh A, Asplund K, Lund I, Boström A, Hyytiäinen H. Animals (Basel). 2022 Jun 2;12(11):1440. doi: 10.3390/ani12111440. PMID: 35681903
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Mark Your Calendars!
The Agility Dog Health Network is hosting a webinar series through Washington State University Continuing Veterinary Medical Education. If you work with agility dogs and owners or are interested in starting, this webinar series may be for you. All webinars are from 5:00-6:00 PM (PT). The webinar series includes:
- July 13th: Introduction to the Sport of Dog Agility
- August 10th: Injuries in Agility Dogs/Health Needs Assessment
- September 14th: Orthopedic Evaluation of Agility Dogs
- October 12th: Shoulder Injuries and Digit Injuries in Agility Dogs
- November 9th: Iliopsoas and Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture (CCLR) in Agility Dogs
- December 14th: Working with Traveling Competitor and Her Dogs
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Save the Date!
AARV will be joining with IVAPM again in 2023 for the next Pain Management Forum. The next forum will be held April 2-4, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. Stay tuned for further information, and you can also visit https://ivapm.org/pain-management-forum/.
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Technicians: Apply for the Healing Oasis Rehabilitation Technician Case Report Grant by August 15th! |
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The Healing Oasis Wellness Center would like to offer a $1,000 grant to a CVT / LVT / RVT / LVMT that is a member of the AARV and APRVT, to be applied towards the registration, transportation, and lodging to the 2022 Healing Oasis Conference. The conference will be held November 11-13, 2022, at the National University of Health Sciences, 200 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, Illinois. The conference theme is "Strength, Stability and Motion – Winning the Performance Trifecta!" Visit The Healing Oasis Wellness Center website to learn more about the 2022 Healing Oasis conference.
Requirements to be considered for the grant:
- Be an AARV/APRVT member in good standing or an approved APRVT pre-applicant with AIN number.
- To provide a case report with a clinical explanation of why and how (from the functional point of view) the case improved. References must be included. The winner will present the case report during a 20-minute time slot during the conference to the general audience (Friday or Sunday).
- Case report must follow the AARV submittal protocol.
- Deadline for submitting case report: August 15, 2022.
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Case report must be submitted to the following address: technician@rehabvets.org (see below for requirement and submission protocols).
- Submission will be evaluated by the AARV Board (after submission has been rendered anonymous) and voted on.
- Winner of the grant will be listed on the AARV and APRVT website and newsletter by September 15, 2022.
Case Report submission deadlines:
August 1: Final call for submissions
August 15: Submission deadline
September 15: Decision notified to winner
November 11-13, 2022: Presentation of case report
For more information about the Case Report Submission Format, please see the Grant Opportunities page in the Members Area of the website.
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Apply for AARV and Purina-Sponsored Grants by September 30th! |
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We are pleased to announce two $2,500 grants available to all AARV members. One grant is sponsored by Purina and the other by the AARV. Grant submissions must have a focus related to the field of veterinary sports medicine/rehabilitation. Grant winners must be available to present their research findings (location TBD).
Please be aware of the following deadlines for submissions and visit our Grant Opportunities page for all the details regarding applications. Submissions and further inquiries about grant applications should be submitted to president@rehabvets.org.
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Grant submission deadlines:
July 15: First call for grant submissions
August 15: Second call for grant submissions
September 15: Final call for grant submissions
September 30: Grant submission deadline
October 31: Decision notified to authors
November 2023-Spring 2024: Presentation of study results
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
Interact With Your Local Community to Build Connections and Hone Your Speaking Skills!
by Sarah Ostrin, CVT, VTS-Phys. Rehabilitation, CCRP, OCMC, CAPMC
AARV Technician Liaison
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Summer is in full swing and as we all start to enjoy the many outdoor activities that entails, my inbox has also started to flood back in with local event announcements. Many of those announcements come with requests for demonstrations or talks. While these may not be big formal conference speaking engagements, these local fundraisers, festivals, walks, fairs, parades, shows, and competitions are my absolute favorite. |
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Getting to engage with the public and show them who we are as veterinary professionals outside of the clinic is such an incredible experience. It is great for owners to see us and not be in duress and pets want to engage and get treats with no temperatures or pokes. Seeing us in our street clothes and acknowledging we are human can be really powerful for future interactions. As most of us know, a lot of the general public don’t understand the roles of staff in many clinics, especially technicians. They see receptionists and doctors for the most part so these are a great way for me to step up and let people know not only who I am but that I am a technician, a VTS, what my role is in a clinical setting, and why it can be valuable — why they should want to know who is handling and managing their pet's care while at the vet. |
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I love interacting with people. I know we all love animals … blah blah blah … we have all said it and heard it from every interview we’ve ever sat on. NO DOG OR CAT walks in the door on their own and pays their own bill. They all come with a person at the end of that leash or holding that carrier. No people skills is no good! These opportunities are spectacular ways to reach out and interact with your local community. Build connections with other local businesses, find more clients, get in touch with local agility groups or shelters, etc. All these connections can help you in the future and right now. You never know when a client will be a welder and your UWTM will need a bolt repaired, or a local agility group will donate its old equipment to you when it gets the funds for new stuff (old to them may be a huge upgrade for you!). |
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The most important part though? Build up those public and group speaking skills so when it does come time to step up the stage for that big conference speaking engagement, it’s not so scary. Talking to a crowd of 10-15 pet parents about how to do some stretching or warm-ups/cool-downs before running an agility course can be way less intimidating. In August I’m going to the Oregon Corgi Walk and doing a talk on Degenerative Myelopathy for an unknown number of corgi owners. Is it intimidating? Sure, but I’m looking forward to helping prepare and educate these owners, and it’s going to prepare me for a lecture I need to give later this year on DM for Online Pet Health.
So when you are thinking about all the fun activities coming up this summer and you see an opportunity, put yourself out there! They may not know what you can offer at first, but these small opportunities can open up lots of doors in the future. I hope everyone has a spectacular July and a somewhat quiet 4th for your pups. Enjoy the sun and get out there!
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July's Member Spotlight is Kristen Hagler, our APRVT immediate past president, credentialing chair, and a charter member. Many of us know her name and have seen her big smile. Kristen has been a huge part of APRVT, and we are all thankful for all she’s done. Make sure to click on the image at right or this link and take a look at our monthly APRVT monthly member spotlight for July.
“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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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 More Than 1,100 Articles of Interest in Its Database! |
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AARV's searchable Articles of Interest Database has expanded to include more than 1,100 articles! The database now includes Articles of Interest for all of 2016 through June 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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INTERNSHIP/RESIDENCY POSITIONS |
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Internship – Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tampa, Florida
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.
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Residency in Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Burnsville, Minnesota
3-year private practice residency in small animal sports medicine and rehabilitation beginning July 2023, provides in-depth training suitable for private practice or academic setting.
Facility features sports arena, modalities such as shockwave, LASER, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, Synovetin OA, PEMF, hydrotherapy, regenerative therapies, imaging/ultrasound, lab services.
"The residency program is more than I had ever hoped, and the mentorship and the caseload variety is invaluable." - Dr Melissa Weber, second-year resident
"This residency has reminded me of why I chose this pathway for myself." - Dr Charlotte Talbert, first-year resident
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Veterinarian, Escondido, California
Join our very well-respected small animal general and rehabilitation practice in Escondido, North San Diego County. We are a fast-growing community that is only minutes from outdoor and nightlife fun!
Practice high-quality medicine and enjoy a strong relationship with local specialists. Enjoy practice in our new purpose-built facility with state-of-the-art medicine and rehab equipment.
Competitive salary and benefits. No nights or weekends.
Our well-trained staff makes DVM time very efficient.
Well-established or recent grad are all welcome! I love mentoring!
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Rehabilitation Technician, Oak Park, Illinois
PetVets Animal Hospital in Oak Park, IL is seeking an experienced and dedicated CCRP/CCRT CVT to join our team. Our rehabilitation facility offers acupuncture, massage, class IV laser, underwater treadmill, therapeutic exercise, and more.
Licensed CVTs are preferred. The ideal rehab tech must have a minimum of 1-2 years clinical rehabilitation experience. This is a full-time position with excellent salary and benefits, including matching 401K, medical and dental insurance, paid CE, paid licensing and fees, employee pet discounts, paid lunch breaks, paid sick and vacation, with lots of other perks and room for professional growth.
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Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Therapist, San Marcos, California
Veterinary Specialty Hospital by Ethos in San Marcos, Ca is seeking a full-time rehab therapist to join the team! Our Rehab team assists in recovery from surgery or injury, loss of mobility, weakness or pain, in addition to providing weight loss and sports conditioning services. The rehab therapist would carry out the therapies as prescribed by the DVM to include underwater treadmill, therapeutic exercise, laser therapy, and other modalities. Certification is not required but recommended.
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CCRT/CCRP Certified Veterinarian, Parker, Colorado
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is seeking a third CCRT/CCRP certified veterinarian (acupuncture certification is a plus!) to join our team.
Our SMR Service includes a DACVSMR specialist and CCRT veterinarian – both certified in acupuncture, a CCRVN technician, and additional rehabilitation technicians to support our busy service. Our state-of-the-art facility has on-site CT, MRI, and dedicated rehabilitation space including an underwater treadmill and all modalities.
AESC resides in a recently renovated modern facility located 20 miles south of Denver and includes a team of specialists including ECC, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Radiology.
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Rehab DVM with Acupuncture Certification, Los Angeles, California
Two Hands Four Paws, the premier animal physical rehab center in Los Angeles, is seeking a FT licensed DVM, cert in acupuncture. Those new to the field are also encouraged to apply. Fully equipped facility with pool, underwater treadmills, land treadmills, laser, therapeutic ultrasound, e-stim and acupuncture. All of our rehab staff is either cert or going through school so the skill level of our staff is high. Competitive salaries, PTO, uniform, CE allowances, health insurance, a 401k and personal pet care discounts. Signing bonus or relo comp considered for the right candidates. Independently owned. Salary: $105K - $125K, DOE.
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Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Cypress, Texas
Wonder Pet Rehabilitation, a veterinary physical rehabilitation center in Cypress TX, is seeking a full-time/part-time rehabilitation veterinarian to lead our rehab program. Veterinarians currently enrolled and working towards certification and those new to the field are also encouraged to apply.
We have a fully equipped, large rehab facility offering underwater treadmill and land treadmill along with modalities including laser, therapeutic ultrasound, e-stim, PRP and acupuncture.
Signing bonus or relocation compensation considered for the right candidates. Interested candidates can send a cover letter and resume highlighting skills and interests to careers@animalERnwh.com or call 281-304-0039.
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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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Associate Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Decatur, Georgia
VROMP is looking for an Associate Rehabilitation Veterinarian in Decatur, Georgia.
This is a leadership position that will define and implement practice medical policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care for orthopedic injuries or neurologic disease.
Candidates should meet the following criteria:
- D.V.M. with a DACVSMR, CCRP, CCRT, CCRV, VMRT, or CRPM
- CVSMT, CVA, CVAT or CVPP a plus!
- A collaborative, initiative-taking individual who will provide excellent patient care
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a D.V.M. in rehabilitation is preferred.
VROMP invests in growth and development and provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested? visit www.vetromp.com/careers.
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Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist or Rehabilitation Therapist, Tampa, Florida
Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine is looking to add a DACVSMR or board-eligible DACVSMR or experienced rehabilitation therapist or certified rehabilitation veterinarian (CCRP/CCRT). Our focus is on providing high-quality care for our patients with excellent diagnostic work-ups and therapeutic plans to achieve optimal outcomes. We have a 3300 sq ft clinic with standard and advanced therapeutic modalities and diagnostics including in-house PRP and needle arthroscopy. Training or an interest in alternative therapies (acupuncture and VSMT) is desired and certification would be supported. Applicants should also have an interest in clinical research and training of therapists, interns, and residents. Contact Dr. Jennifer Brown at dr.brown@floridavetrehab.com.
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Rehabilitation Professional, Southern Maine
Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth, in beautiful, coastal Southern Maine, seeks rehab professional (CCRP or CCRT). Join four other dedicated CCRPs in sharing our fully equipped rehab facility and supportive clientele. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to drjohnson@vrcce.com.
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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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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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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 Chi University discount: Contact info@chiu.edu 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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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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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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