NOVEMBER 2021 | NEWS & UPDATES |
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In this issue ... ACVSMR grant, board nominations, VMX, CE opportunities, student case competition, contest winners, Ohio practice acts, and more!
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President's Message
A Time to Give Thanks
As fall continues to bring us changing weather, holidays and family gatherings, it also brings continuing education opportunities and grants. We are always thankful to our wonderful sponsors who help support educational opportunities, research, and the advancement of our field.
Please join me in congratulating our $2,500 Purina and AARV grant winners: Dr. John Schwartz with “Surface electromyography of the vastus lateralis and gluteus medius muscles in post-operative T3-L3 hemilaminectomy dogs” and Dr. Andrea Looney with “A pilot study to assess the safety and efficacy of cryoneurolysis in treatment of pain and lameness due to elbow dysplasia in canine patients.” We look forward to their research findings. Don’t forget, we are currently accepting proposals for our $5,000 ACVSMR Resident Grant, due December 1st.
Nominations are still open for several AARV Board of Director positions including Legislative Liaison, Technician Liaison, and Membership Chair. Please consider serving on the board or nominate someone you feel would make a great member of our team and help us continue to serve and advance the veterinary rehabilitation profession.
The AARV Board of Directors is ever thankful for our sponsors and most of all for you, our members. We wish all of you a wonderful fall and Happy Thanksgiving.
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Jessica Bunch, DVM, CCRT, CVA |
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Register for Free Shock Wave Therapy Webinars on November 4th and 18th! |
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PulseVet and AARV would like to invite you to two CE webinars. Shock Wave Therapy in Equine Rehabilitation will be hosted Thursday, November 4th, 7:00-9:00 pm EDT. Listen in to a live presentation on the science, technology, and mechanism of action of shock wave therapy, its effects on tissue healing, and the clinical research supporting shock wave use in rehabilitation by Dr. Jen Vitucci of PulseVet. Dr. Lauren Trager-Burns will follow, focusing on shock wave research in clinical publications and her experience with this modality for upper body indications, including the back, neck, poll, shoulders, and hips. Dr. Maureen Kelleher will then discuss current research for lower limb indications, as well as her own experience using shock wave to treat suspensory ligaments, navicular bones, and hoof indications. The panel’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A session open to all attendees.
Shock Wave Therapy in Canine Rehabilitation will be hosted Thursday, November 18th, 7:00-9:00 pm EST. Come and learn about the science, technology, and mechanism of action of shock wave therapy, its effects on tissue healing, and the clinical research supporting shock wave use in rehabilitation by Dr. Jen Vitucci of PulseVet. Dr. Carolina Medina will then discuss shock wave research in clinical publications and her experience with shock wave treating tendon and ligament injuries, including biceps and supraspinatus tendinopathies and Achilles tendon injuries. Dr. Andrea Henderson will follow, highlighting her experience with this modality for bone healing and chronic pain indications. The panel’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A session open to all attendees.
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Reminder: Call for $5,000 ACVSMR Resident Grant |
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One $5,000 grant is available to ACVSMR r esidents who are AARV members and is sponsored by the AARV. This grant is open to both traditional and alternative track ACVSMR residents. Grant submissions must have a focus related to the field of veterinary sports medicine/rehabilitation. Grant winners have two years to complete their research and must be available to present their research findings at a conference or online venue (to be determined) in 2024.
Please be aware of the following deadlines for submissions and visit our Grant Opportunities page for all the details regarding applications and format.
Submissions and further inquiries about grant applications should be submitted to Jessica Bunch at president@rehabvets.org.
Grant submission deadlines:
November 15: Final call for grant submissions
December 1: Grant submission deadline
January 15: Decision notified to authors
2024: Presentation of study results
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AARV Board of Directors Nominations Due December 1!
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, Technician Liaison, and Membership Chair on its Board of Directors. Positions involve three-year terms beginning January 1, 2022.
A brief description of each position follows.
Nominations are due December 1, 2021. To submit a nomination or learn more about the responsibilities of each position, please contact Dr. Jessica Bunch, 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 Technician Liaison
Purpose: To represent the veterinary technician membership of the AARV.
General Roles:
- Bring technician-specific input/needs/concerns to the Board and participate in discussions.
- Encourage and increase technician membership and participation in the AARV.
- Attend and participate in monthly AARV Board of Directors meetings as well as the annual meeting.
- Represent the veterinary technician membership of the AARV through appearances at meetings, CE and lectures.
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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Heading to VMX?
by Katie Neforos, CVT, CCRVN, CVPP
Membership Chair
Hello, AARV members … please join us for VMX in Orlando on January 15-19, 2022.
If you would be willing to spend 8 hours at the booth during the conference, the AARV will pay for your convention registration! Please email me at kneforos@vsmrhg.com if you are interested. We look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando!
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AARV/Royal Canin Student Case Report Competition!
by Molly Flaherty, DVM, CCRP, CVA, CAC, VSMT, CVPP
University Liaison
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Calling all veterinary students! Are you interested in winning a trip to the 2022 IVAPM conference in Denver, Colorado, April 3-5, 2022?
We are excited to announce the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV) has again partnered with Royal Canin to offer an outstanding opportunity for veterinary students with an interest in physical rehabilitation. Eligible students must be currently enrolled in a United States or Canadian veterinary school during the 2021-2022 academic year, be a member in good standing of the AARV (student memberships are free!) and be able to attend the IVAPM 2022 conference.
To be considered, a case report pertaining to physical rehabilitation MUST be submitted by December 1st, 2021, 11:59 pm EST. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All case reports will be reviewed and the student whose case report is selected will win a trip to the 2022 IVAPM conference (travel reimbursement awarded up to $1,500). The selected student will present their case report as a 15-minute podium presentation during the AARV lecture track.
For more information, please visit our website or contact our University Liaison, Molly Flaherty at university@rehabvets.org. Thank you to Royal Canin for their continued support of our future veterinarians!
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Veterinary Students: Register for Free Pain Management Webinars on November 17 and January 11!
AARV sponsor, Zoetis Petcare, will present a 4-part webinar series for veterinary students on topics in Osteoarthritis and Pain Management in Dogs and Cats.
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Speaker:
Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Veterinary Specialist: Pain, Osteoarthritis, Surgery, Rehab/Sports Med
Zoetis Petcare
Dr. Kristin Shaw is a small animal surgeon and rehabilitation specialist whose career has focused on bridging the gap between these two disciplines, with specific emphasis on treatment of arthritis. Dr. Shaw received her DVM, MS and PhD, and completed a small animal surgical residency at the University of Florida. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She spent 2 years as a clinical instructor at UF and 9 years in referral practice in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Shaw joined Zoetis as a specialist in pain management, osteoarthritis, surgery and rehabilitation in 2021.
Upcoming webinars will be 1 hour and offered at 8 pm EST. Remaining dates are:
- Wednesday, Nov. 17: Management of OA and chronic pain in dogs
- Tuesday, Jan. 11: Management of OA and chronic pain in CATS
Note: Webinars are intended for veterinary students, but all veterinary professionals are welcome to attend.
Register using the buttons below for the third and fourth webinars in the series.
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CE Opportunity: 2021 Healing Oasis Conference |
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The main theme for this conference is “Inflammation: The Boogieman of Recovery and Rehabilitation.”
Dates: November 5-7, 2021
Speakers include: Leilani Alvarez, DVM, MS, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT DACVSMR, MRCVS; Philippe Benoit, DVM, DACVSMR; Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD; Tara Hembrooke, PhD; Amber Ihrke, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVSMT; Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA; Carolina Medina, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA; Stephanie Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Neurology; Cooper Williams, VMD, DACVSMR, ISELP Cert.; and Pedro Luis Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR, FCoAC.
Jennifer Smart, the winner of the Healing Oasis Wellness Center Rehabilitation Technician Case Report grant, also will present her case report — “Shockwave as a Treatment of Carpal Valgus in a 12-day old Warmblood Foal.”
- Friday: General session
- Saturday: Split session - Small Animal Track and Equine Track
- Sunday: General session
Healing Oasis offers discounts on the cost of registration to this conference for members of the AARV and of the APRVT. Please visit https://healingoasis.edu/ and select "CE Seminars" for more details!
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Research Meets Reality at the Vet Rehab Summit on November 13th!
Join the Facebook Pop-up Group now through November 13
In human medicine, and specifically in the field of physiotherapy, there is a strong focus on evidence-based practice and research-led clinical reasoning. In the veterinary field, we strive for the same evidence-based focus, but we are often sidelined by reality. This year’s Vet Rehab Summit will pitch research and reality against one another as we discuss multiple topics essential to our field in dual webinars.
CE for the Vet Rehab Summit will be split into 2 sections this year:
- A free 30-day Facebook Pop-up group, where we will host lectures and discussions over the course of 1 month (running from October 13 to November 13)
- The main event: Dual Webinars each with a canine and equine lecturer discussing one topic, on November 13.
Facebook Pop-up group discussions include: A multidisciplinary team approach with Gillian Tabor and Yogi Sharp; Clinical Research with Kirsten Häusler, Nicole Rombach, and Dr. David Marlin; and Unity in Veterinary Rehabilitation with Amie Hesbach and May Romer.
CPD lectures will include: Setting up your clinic for enhanced data collection with Nicole Rombach; If you could choose one modality with Laurie McCauley; and Research in Rehabilitation with Chris Zink.
For the Vet Rehab Summit, be sure to join us LIVE on November 13 – recordings will not be available!
Topics include: Isolated vs Integrated Exercise with Lowri Davies and Sheila Schils; Research vs Reality with Leilani Alvarez and Kevin Haussler; Canine vs Equine Hydrotherapy with Melissa King and David Levine; and Pain vs Modalities with Sharon Classen and Laurie McCauley.
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AARV Halloween Photo Competition Winners!
Congratulations to our contest winners and former Spotlight Practice, Veterinary Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine in Franklin, Tennessee! A prize will be headed their way, and we’ll be sure to share photos on our social media pages once it’s reached the winners.
A huge thank you to everyone who shared their Halloween photos with us — the costumes just get better every year!
Make sure you’re following @rehabvets on Facebook and Instagram for future giveaways and contests!
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
Congratulations to the Winner of Our National Vet Tech Week Contest!
by Sandy Gregory, M. Ed, RVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), CCRA
AARV Technician Liaison
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Congratulations to our National Vet Tech Week contest winner — Caitlin DeGross, BS, LVMT, of Veterinary Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine / Animalia Health & Wellness in Franklin, Tennessee. Caitlin wrote about her heart-warming patient named Riley (shown below). Caitlin states, “The best feeling is when she pushes herself to do one more exercise or one more repetition before resting.” Her story is a true testament why vet techs are so valuable and make a difference in our patients' success. Read Caitlin's entry about Riley.
Caitlin will be awarded $250 towards the CE of her choice AND one year free membership to AARV. CONGRATULATIONS again, and thank you and all the veterinary technicians for everything that you do. You are valued and appreciated not just during the week but all year round.
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Learn More About APRVT
The technicians on the Organizing Committee 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!
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Please visit the APRVT website and social media sites to learn more about us and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
Do you have an article in mind for the Technician Corner? Contact Sandy Gregory, M. Ed, RVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), CCRA, AARV Technician Liaison, at technician@rehabvets.org to submit an article (suggested length of 200-300 words) or suggest a topic.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Focus on State Practice Acts: Ohio
by Theresa Pancotto, DVM, MS, MS, DACVIM(N), CCRP
Legislative Liaison
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I'm going through each state at random and providing an interpretation of the acts to better guide individuals in managing physical rehabilitation as it pertains to their practice and state.
Interpretation
The Ohio Physical Therapy Practice Act protects “physical therapy,” “physiotherapy” and like terminology. Veterinarians should use the term “physical rehabilitation.” No provisions for animal physical therapy are provided.
The Ohio Veterinary Practice Act includes complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies as part of the definition of practicing veterinary medicine. However, allied health care members can practice their craft on veterinarian patients under direct supervision of a veterinarian who has established a valid VCPR and maintains medical records. The same is true for veterinary technicians. Training specifications are not listed.
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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 995 Articles of Interest in Its Database! |
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AARV's searchable Articles of Interest Database has expanded to include 995 articles! The database now includes Articles of Interest for all of 2016 through October 2021 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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CLASSIFIED AD
Sports Medicine or Experienced Rehab Veterinarian, Chicago, Illinois
MedVet Chicago is seeking a Sports Medicine or experienced Rehab Veterinarian to lead our busy, very well equipped rehab department supported by 7 rehab therapists. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to working with a team of veterinarians who practice the highest quality specialty & ER medicine, we would love to hear from you.
Our doctors receive a great signing bonus, base salary plus production, comprehensive benefits including the opportunity to become a shareholder, student loan debt relief, & paid time off. Relocation assistance available.
Contact Carolyn.Luther@MedVet.com to learn more about MedVet, the veterinarian owned and led team Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets with 32 locations across the US.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist, Commerce, Michigan
MedVet is seeking sports medicine/rehabilitation specialist to join our Commerce, MI hospital. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced environment and is dedicated to practicing the highest quality care.
MedVet is one of the largest employee owned and veterinarian led multispecialty and emergency practices in the country and offers the opportunity to become a shareholder. Dedication to our mission, strategy and core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion are the priorities of our organization and allow us to deliver true collaborative care.
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CLASSIFIED AD
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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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Specialist/Medical Director, Seattle Area, Washington
SOUND Veterinary Rehabilitation Center, a well-established sports medicine/rehabilitation practice in the beautiful Seattle area, is actively seeking a DACVSMR (or board eligible) for the position of Rehabilitation Specialist and Medical Director. We are looking for a motivated individual with specialty training and clinical experience in the sports medicine/rehabilitation field, and willingness/ability to take on a leadership role with our well-established, highly collaborative rehabilitation team. Compensation is highly competitive DOE and qualifications, and includes full health benefits, CE, vacation time, and more. For more information, please email allen.johnson@animalsurgical.com.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Associate Veterinarian, Los Angeles, California
CARE is expanding its growing team of veterinarians and is looking for a full time associate.
CARE veterinarians practice acupuncture, pain management, and rehabilitation as part of a collaborative team at our unparalleled 8,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility.
Key factors that keep our vets smiling include:
- Consistent work/life balance
- Unrivaled mentorship
- One-on-one acupuncture, rehab, gait analysis, and palpation training
- Generous benefits package
- Well-trained support staff, allowing our vets to focus on "doctor work"
- Culture of humanity and teamwork
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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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Hero Braces: 5% discount for AARV members
To redeem Hero Braces discount: Contact Hero Braces at 308-423-2612 for your 5% discount code
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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: 5% discount
To redeem OrthoPets discount: Contact OrthoPets for details
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Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI): 10% off most continuing education courses
To redeem CRI discount: Register online for a continuing education 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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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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TIER 3: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS |
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