OCTOBER 2022 | NEWS & UPDATES |
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In this issue ... register for free AARV/Purina Online CE Event, upcoming CE events, Spotlight Practice, Technician Corner on Gratitude, and more!
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President's Message
Get Ready for Fall Events!
It’s officially Spooky Season! Which also means the start of a train of seasonal feasts and celebrations across the globe. I suppose it's apropos that my dog ate her own devil costume, and now we have to rethink our theme for this year – mustard, ketchup, and a hot dog?
The AARV has a great virtual fall CE event planned for October 22! The event is sponsored by Purina and Paw Prosper, makers of the Help ’Em Up Harness. Registration details are below.
Don’t forget to check out our current grants and competitions. We have two $2,500 research grants sponsored by AARV and Purina. For more information on these opportunities, please visit our Grant Opportunities page on our website or feel free to contact me at president@rehabvets.org.
If your practice is anything like mine, things just keep getting busier. AARV is here to help — from moral support through social media engagement or helping you find a regional speaker for planning your own CE. Feel free to reach out to the board with any comments or questions or better yet — join us! Keep an eye out later this fall for a membership survey to help us learn more about how we can help you!
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Theresa E. Pancotto, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), CCRP |
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Register Now for Our October 22 Online CE Event! |
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Are you ready for some free CE? Register now for our free AARV/Purina online CE event — Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern.
Speakers/topics include:
- Dr. Ross Palmer will be presenting "Canine OA & Obesity: Nutrition's Role in Restoring Mobility."
- Dr. Laurie McCauley will be presenting "Laser Therapy: Inflammation and Beyond" and "My TOP Exercises and Why."
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Please join us for some wonderful speakers, topics, and lots of learning. A huge thank-you to our sponsors Purina and Paw Prosper for helping to provide our members with this free continuing education opportunity.
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Deadline Extended! Apply for AARV and Purina-Sponsored Grants by October 31st! |
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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:
October 31: Grant submission deadline
November 30: Decision notified to authors
November 2023-Spring 2024: Presentation of study results
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Don't Miss This Agility Dog Webinar Series!
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:
- 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 for the April 2023 Pain Management Forum in Atlanta! |
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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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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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SPOTLIGHT PRACTICE
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Physical rehabilitation was started at Auburn in 2015 when the new hospital was built. With the new construction, the physical rehabilitation facilities were designed to facilitate the use of numerous techniques to rehabilitate animals. We have indoor dry space that includes an office, ground treadmill, quiet room for modality application, and ample space for therapeutic exercises. There are a variety of kennels and corrals for patients to spend the day in the rehab center in a stress-free environment. We also have an indoor wet room that includes an underwater treadmill and resistance swimming pool as well as a therapeutic hot tub. Outside we have flat grassy areas, a sand walkway, and rolling hills. For modalities we offer acupuncture, photobiomodulation, and therapeutic ultrasound.
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
Gratitude – Reflecting on National Veterinary Technician Week
by Sarah Ostrin, CVT, VTS-Phys. Rehabilitation, CCRP, OCMC, CAPMC
AARV Technician Liaison
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Recognition and understanding are the foundation of appreciation. They define our ability to give thanks to others in our lives and all they do for us. Recognizing our own skills, knowledge and dedication is easy but finding it in others is not always simple. Taking time to understand your own circumstance and how it defines you is how we forgive ourselves for the things we cannot control. Giving yourself grace is not always easy but we know how important it is to our own physical and mental well-being. Understanding we each need this is the first step to showing appreciation to those around us.
Recognizing others' abilities is the next step, and though simple to see, we frequently forget to let others know we see it. The third week in October every year is National Veterinary Technician Week. The time when DVMs, office managers, support staff, clients, product reps and educators show appreciation to all technicians for their contribution to veterinary medicine and the patients they care for. I always enjoy Tech Week and the love it brings. This year I wondered why appreciating each other during Tech Week isn’t more common. Now, there probably are some amazing techs out there who take the time to appreciate their peers during this week but I know I haven’t always been one of those thoughtful techs in the past. We work together in close quarters day in and day out, over and over. Forgetting to say please and thank you when we need someone to pass us a thermometer, or excuse me when we need to squeeze behind them to grab the ear wash, but more importantly we don’t always give each other grace to fail or forget from time to time. All this happens on a good day but, even more on those days when a blocked cat comes in at 4 pm after you’ve already done an exploratory and are 30 minutes behind on appointments. Hospital dynamics are ever changing, especially the last few years. Showing appreciation is easy when you start with understanding. We are all struggling and trying our best.
Showing appreciation is hard when you are in a hurry or frustrated. Showing appreciation is something we should be able to do every day but don’t always remember. I would like to take this time to show appreciation to all of you by recognizing how skilled and knowledgeable you are. By letting you know I understand how tired, sweaty, annoyed, relieved, confused, hungry, and unstoppably passionate you are about your patients despite everything else. You are amazing! You are helpful! You are needed! I also want to say thank you for the little things we don’t always acknowledge. Thank you for continuing to hold the patient past the cramps in your hand so that I can finish lasering this last spot. Thank you for cleaning up the ultrasound gel that dropped on the floor I didn’t see. I want to let you know you’re incredible, you all teach me something new every day. You make me laugh at the most awful times when I really need it. I’m grateful when you offer to take over for a minute and I can have 60 seconds to go into the office and take a breath by myself. I appreciate your fast reflexes that keep me from dropping the laser handle. I appreciate that you have an extra hair tie in your cubby for when mine snaps and I don’t have a spare. I appreciate that I can text you on your day off and ask if I can eat your snacks in the fridge because I “haven’t had lunch.” More importantly I want to take the time to say thank you for looking me in the eye and telling me it’s going to be OK; we can do it together.
This month I wish for each of us to take the time to show appreciation to one another. Sometimes our job makes us stronger and other times weaker. We need each other to hold us up when we shine and pull us up when we are drowning. My fellow techs have always been more than just my coworkers; they’re my friends, my family. I’ve made relationships through triumph and turmoil that will last the rest of my life. I wish I had thanked them more each day for how much better they made me as a technician and as a person. I hope after reading this each of you knows how appreciated you are to one another. None of us could do what we do without the other. I hope this reminds you how important it is to always say thank you even when it’s not needed. Showing appreciation doesn’t need to be candy or cards, it can be grabbing someone else’s water bottle and filling it when you refill your own. Picking up dropped supplies when they don’t see it, asking them to teach you a new way to do something, or just offering a hug and allowing them a moment to take a deep breath. My career as a tech would never have been as crazy or successful without each technician I have had the honor of working with. To each and every technician, assistant and CSR I have worked with over the years, I want to say thank you. Thank you for being a part of my team, my journey and my life. I appreciate you all every day.
Member Spotlight for October: YOU!
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“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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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 1,117 Articles of Interest in Its Database! |
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AARV's searchable Articles of Interest Database has expanded to include 1,117 articles! The database now includes Articles of Interest for all of 2016 through July 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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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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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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Certified Rehabilitation Technician, Decatur, Georgia
VROMP is seeking a Certified Rehabilitation Technician in Decatur, Georgia.
The Certified Rehabilitation Technician has an active role in the patient care tailored for each patient under the supervision of our veterinarians. Candidates must be able to independently administer therapy sessions as directed and assist with client education.
Candidates should meet the following criteria:
- LVT/RVT with CCRP, CCRA, CCRVN, VMRT certification
- A collaborative, self-driven individual who will provide excellent patient care
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Rehabilitation Technician is preferred, however, those working towards certifications will also be considered.
VROMP invests in growth and development and provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested? visit www.vetromp.com/careers.
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Rehabilitation Nurse, St. Augustine, Florida
Do you love veterinary rehabilitation? Would you love to work with other people who feel the same? Veterinary Orthopaedic and Mobility Center is hiring a rehabilitation nurse. Certification is preferred but not required. Our team functions well and has fun together, but we also foster independent work. We are in a 2-year-old, beautiful space with a dedicated gym and a separate Hydrotherapy suite.
We are in St. Augustine, Florida, home to beautiful beaches and a rich historical district. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact Dr. Nicole Hardie at drnicole@vomcvet.com or call 904.506.0737.
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Associate Veterinarian, Houston, Texas
Veterinary Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Clinic is currently searching for a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our team. Our goal is to aid in the well-being of our Canine and Equine patients using veterinary chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation practices, nutrition counseling and herbal medicine. We attract A+ clients and provide A++ service. All the regular medicine and vaccines will be referred back to their rDVM.
Certifications in one or more of these modalities are preferred: Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Canine and/or Equine rehabilitation. We offer competitive pay and salary options from PT to FT 55K - 125K to start. Practice buy-in and sign on bonus also available. To apply: https://vetchiroandrehab.com/joinourteam. |
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Associate Veterinarian, Richardson, Texas
Integrative Veterinary Wellness is looking for a full-time TCVM veterinarian to join our growing practice. We offer TCVM, chiropractic care, and canine rehabilitation to small animals in clinic. Equine farm calls are scheduled on a case-by-case basis and if a new hire has the desire to see equine cases this can be arranged, but it is not required. Our practice does not offer any Western medicine, instead we collaborate with local referring veterinary practices to provide an integrative approach. We utilize underwater treadmill, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, two Class IV lasers, PRP, and therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound to aid in our exams and treatments. Our caseload consists of a diverse mix of sports medicine, postsurgical cases, and long-term geriatric care. We are looking for an associate with strong TCVM and canine rehab skillsets to join our growing team.
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Rehabilitation Technician, Columbia, Missouri
We are searching for an enthusiastic rehabilitation technician to help lead the brand-new small animal sports medicine and rehabilitation service at the University of Missouri, Veterinary Health Center in Columbia, MO. Be part of shaping the service from the ground up and inspiring the next generation of rehab veterinarians and technicians through teaching and clinical service. Great working environment, great benefits, and competitive pay! Rehab certification/experience preferred but will consider the right candidate for training. Please feel free to contact Dr. Bess Pierce for further inquiries or questions about the position at bess.pierce@missouri.edu. For information about technician positions at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center and the link to apply, go to: https://vhc.missouri.edu/employment/explore-our-technician-opportunities/ Through the HR link at the bottom of this webpage, search for Job ID 41748 or 42449.
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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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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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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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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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