AARV Newsletter - March 2024

MARCH 2024 | NEWS & UPDATES

In this issue ... attend the AARV Track at the IVAPM Pain Management Forum, sponsor discounts, PT nominations, APRVT mentorship, job openings, and more!

President's Message

Take Time to Recharge!

Dear AARV Members:

Do you hear it? It’s almost here! Spring time!! With so much going on in our lives, like work, school, and family, it's important to take a moment for ourselves to recharge. Whether you can take a full week off for spring break or just a few hours away from the chaos, remember that you have permission to take that time for yourself.

If you haven’t registered for the IVAPM Pain Management Forum, do it NOW! In addition to fantastic pain management educational talks, the AARV has our track of rehabilitation dedicated learning! Past President Dr. Pedro Rivera will be one of the speakers!

Our board is currently updating the Physical Rehabilitation Model of Practice, and we would love to hear from our members. What do you think needs to be included in this important document? Please email me directly at president@rehabvets.org with your input.

Kara Amstutz, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT

president@rehabvets.org

Attend the AARV Track at the IVAPM Pain Management Forum!

The AARV invites all members to attend the AARV Track on Sunday, April 14th, 2024, at the Pain Management Forum in Indianapolis, hosted by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management in conjunction with the AARV.

The Healing Oasis Wellness Center will be sponsoring the AARV Track with the following speakers:

Teresa Calvert, DVM, CVSMT, CVMRT
Lynne Dennis, DVM, CVA, FAAVA, CVSMT, CVMRT
Pedro L. Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR
Stephanie Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Neuro
Rachel Yoquelet, RVT, VTS(ECC), CVMRT
Deanne Zenoni, DVM, CVA, CVSMT, CVMRT

Topics to be presented include:

Muscle Function and Pain Management (Understanding the Link of the Muscle Spindle)
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy in Veterinary Field
The Neurologic Exam for the Rehab Practitioner and Common Misconceptions
Spinal Manipulative Therapy (“Animal Chiropractic”) and Rehabilitation
Entrapment Syndrome – What Is It?
Nerve Entrapment Syndrome – Specific Syndromes and Options for Therapy
Improving Mobility – A Crucial Part of Pain Management Protocol (With Live Exercise Demonstrations)

To learn more, visit the Pain Management Forum website.

Check Out Our Sponsors Page for Discounts!

by Julie Servaites, DVM, CVA, CCRP, GDVCHM

Industry Liaison

Did you know …

Many of our sponsors offer discounts on products as well as reductions on future course tuition and continuing education classes.

Visit the AARV Sponsors page for more information.

Nominations Are Open for PT Liaison!

We are now seeking nominations for PT Liaison.

PT Liaison

The PT Liaison shall be a physical therapist who is an active member of the APTA-ARSIG and AARV member in good standing. This is a non-voting position. The PT liaison shall serve a three-year term.

Purpose: To serve as a liaison between the AARV and the APTA-SIG for animal rehabilitation.

General Roles:

Foster communication between veterinarians and physical therapists as related to the field of animal rehabilitation.
Provide insight from the physical therapist perspective as it relates to animal rehabilitation.
Encourage allied health membership and participation in the AARV.
Consult with the Legislative Liaison regarding the physical therapy and the veterinary state practice acts.
Provide monthly updates at the AARV Board of Directors meetings.

Information about board positions is provided on the Board of Directors Position Descriptions web page and in the AARV Bylaws (member log-in required).

How to Apply for a Board Position: To learn more about a position or nominate yourself or a colleague, please contact AARV President Dr. Kara Amstutz at president@rehabvets.org. If you are a nominee, please send your current CV and a letter of intent to president@rehabvets.org.

Get Involved, Be Part of the Solution!

TECHNICIAN CORNER

APRVT to Launch Mentorship Program Mid-2024

by Sarah Ostrin, CVT, VTS-Phys. Rehabilitation, CCRP, OCMC, CAPMC

AARV President-Elect and Technician Liaison

Are you interested in becoming a Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)? Are you curious about what experience you need to qualify? Possibly even a little intimidated by the process and unsure where to start? Well, the APRVT will start a Mentorship Program for those interested. This program will start mid-year with a basic intro and Q&A, which will happen every couple of months. Each session will consist of a “How To and Tips” (plus time for personal Q&A) for a different part of the application process. These sessions will coincide with due dates and a suggested timeline to help you stay on track for a timely application submission! This will be our pilot year, but we hope to continue this every year and eventually add study sessions for those who qualify for the examination!

Stay tuned for more updates on dates and times for these online sessions! We can’t wait to meet you all and take some of the unknown out of the process.

Please be on the lookout for new lectures and labs planned for 2024 and 2025.

ACVSMR Annual Conference

When: April 11-13, 2024

Where: Naples, FL, USA

https://www.vsmr.org/2024-symposium/

IVAPM Annual Pain Management Forum

When: April 14-16, 2024

Where: JW Marriott Indianapolis, 10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

https://ivapm.org/pain-management-forum/

“Remember to breathe; inhale courage, and exhale compassion.” – Sarah Ostrin

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!

Facebook - Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians-APRVT
Instagram - APRVT_vetrehabtechs

Student Members:

Check Out the Student Section of Our Website!

by Britt Carr Benson, DVM, CCRT, DACVSMR

Education 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 education@rehabvets.org for more information.

Join Our Speaker Registry!

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
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!

Thank You to Our Mentors!

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 Dr. Britt Carr Benson, Education Liaison, at education@rehabvets.org.

AARV Now Has More Than 1,200 Articles of Interest in Its Database!

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.

Check the AARV Calendar for Upcoming Events

Want to learn which courses are coming up at Academy of Animal Sport Science (AASS), Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI), Chi University, CuraCore® VET, Healing Oasis Wellness Center, Northeast Seminars/NC State Veterinary Medicine, and University of Tennessee/Veterinary Academy of Higher Learning? Check the AARV Calendar of Events on our website, which contains upcoming rehabilitation classes and other continuing education events. You can also visit AARV's Training in Animal Rehabilitation page to learn more about these educational programs and find links to their websites.

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.

Connect with the AARV on LinkedIn!

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

Interested in submitting an employment ad or becoming a sponsor? See the Employment Ad page and the Advertisement or Sponsorship page on our website to submit your ad or learn more.

RESIDENCY & JOB POSTINGS

Our residency and job postings can be found in the Members Area of our website, available to current AARV members.

Current postings include:

Residency - Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Minnesota
Rehabilitation Certified Veterinarian, Florida
Certified Rehabilitation Therapist, Florida
Integrative/Acupuncture Veterinarian, California
Associate Veterinarian, Texas
Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Idaho
Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Ohio

For complete details, log in to the AARV Members Area using your username and password, then go to the Employment Opportunities page to learn more about each job and how to apply.

To submit an employment ad, visit the Employment Ad page.

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