FEBRUARY 2023 | NEWS & UPDATES |
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In this issue ... AARV Secretary and Membership Chair nominations, IVAPM/AARV Pain Management Forum, speaker registry, and more!
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President's Message
Get Involved and Help Us Grow!
The first month of 2023 is done; eleven to go! January went very fast! Wisconsin didn’t have the joy of having our good friend, THE SUN, shining on us that often at all ☹️. February will be better; after all, it has Valentine’s Day! It is wise to remember that LOVE cannot be achieved without RESPECT, and both together are the best recipe for SUCCESS.
As promised, the Board of Directors has contacted all registered clubs with the AARV, and we have had five responses thus far. We are working on providing those clubs with lectures or lectures/hands-on to enjoy and have fun. Of course, it all depends on the availability of OUR MEMBERS. Hint, hint, and HINT! Join our speaker registry, and volunteer for board positions. See below for the link to join our speaker registry; you will not regret it! Remember, an association is as good as those that get involved and help it grow!
The Board of Directors would also like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Kelli Martin for volunteering as the AARV Secretary for the last several years as her term has ended. Her time, energy, and willingness to help have elevated our association standards. We would also like to welcome Dr. Kara Amstutz to the team as the Legislative Liaison. We also wish her success on the upcoming ACVSMR Board Certification examination. I would like to thank my colleagues on the Board (Dr. Theresa Pancotto, Dr. Tari Kern, Ms. Michelle Albers, Dr. Kara Amstutz, Ms. Sarah Ostrin, Ms. Katie Neforos, Dr. Molly Flaherty, and Dr. Tracy Morel) for being an active part of this association and our profession.
This year’s IVAPM Forum will be in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 2–4, 2023. The AARV lecture track is scheduled for Sunday, April 2. For more information on the IVAPM, click on the following link: https://ivapm.org/pain-management-forum/.
For those wanting to do research, please visit the Grant Opportunities page in the Members Area of our website to read about ALL OF THE GREAT grant opportunities. Help us elevate our profession to the next level and be part of the movement! Without movement, there is no neuronal plasticity, positive long-term potentiation, or purposeful modulation. Sorry, I think my OCD and ADHD are acting up …
Nonetheless, come and join us!
Respectfully,
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Pedro Luis Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR, FCoAC |
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Nominations Are Open for Secretary and Membership Chair on 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 Secretary and Membership Chair on its Board of Directors. Positions involve three-year terms beginning in 2023.
A brief description of each position follows.
To submit a nomination or learn more about the responsibilities of each position, please contact Dr. Pedro Rivera, AARV president, at president@rehabvets.org.
AARV Secretary
Purpose: To organize Board of Directors (BOD) meeting agendas, manage classified ad requests and maintain searchable articles of interest database.
General Roles:
- Assimilate talking points from other BOD members into an agenda in advance of the conference call.
- Send monthly conference call meeting agenda to BOD in advance of meeting.
- Record the proceedings of each meeting.
- Email the minutes of each meeting to the BOD for approval over email or at the following month's meeting.
- Receive classified ad requests and refine ads as needed. Cross-check those placing classified ads in the membership database and determine whether the ad is being placed by a member (gratis) or non-member for a fee.
- Perform all other duties that may be prescribed from time to time by the BOD.
- Maintain articles of interest searchable database with aid of the Communication Consultant. Update a spreadsheet for the articles of interest monthly for the Communication Consultant for incorporation into the database.
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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Mark Your Calendars for the IVAPM/AARV Pain Management Forum in April in Atlanta! |
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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, and topics will be announced soon. For more details, visit https://ivapm.org/pain-management-forum/.
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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 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 1,169 Articles of Interest in Its Database! |
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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.
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, past 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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Assistive Mobility Cart Survey, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is conducting an anonymous survey study to determine if use of assistive mobility carts impacts animal and caretaker quality of life. Eligible participants include animal caretakers who have or have previously had a pet that used an assistive mobility cart. Once you have completed the survey, you can select the option to be anonymously entered in a raffle to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Winners will be notified at study completion. This survey will close at 11:45pm on 2/15/23. We appreciate your time and participation in this study.
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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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Veterinarians with Rehabilitation Certification
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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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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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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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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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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