AARV Newsletter - November 2022

NOVEMBER 2022 | NEWS & UPDATES

In this issue ... watch our CE symposium recording, Vet Rehab Summit, CE events, Technician Corner on managing stress, open board positions, and more!

President's Message

Feeling Grateful!

It is the season of thanksgiving and gratitude — I am grateful for the regular support of the AARV board and our community! We had a very successful virtual forum and are excited about planning our in-person conference for this Spring (IVAPM).

If you are an ACVSMR resident, applications for a $5,000 grant are due December 1, 2022. Look for more details on the Grant Opportunities page of our website.

We are also partnering with Onlinepethealth to offer the community another chance to level up your knowledge and get involved in the rehab community. The Veterinary Rehab Summit will be held on November 12, 2022 with the theme of "Excellence."

I am also continually grateful that I took the steps to become certified in canine rehabilitation back in 2011. It has helped me provide the best level of care for my patients and has offered me the opportunity to get to know each of them and their owners on a more personal level. I have met many new people and have been happy to be a part of this rapidly growing community.

We have two vacancies on the board that we would love to fill. If you have an interest in doing more for your community, please feel free to reach out to me directly at president@rehabvets.org. We'd love to have you join our team!

Theresa E. Pancotto, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), CCRP

Did You Miss Our Online CE Symposium? Watch the Recording Until November 24

A big thank-you to our sponsors Purina and Paw Prosper for a successful virtual CE symposium. If you missed it, we have the recording available until November 24th. (Note: No CE credits can be given for viewing the recording.)

Please click on the video below or visit the AARV Events page on our website to watch the recording.

2022 AARV Purina Symposium Edited Version

We Are Proud to Sponsor the Vet Rehab Summit on November 12!

AARV is proud to be a sponsor of this year's Vet Rehab Summit hosted by Onlinepethealth on November 12th.

For more information, please visit https://vetrehabsummit.com/#register.

AARV student members: Veterinary students and vet tech students are invited to attend the Vet Rehab Summit for free. To receive a free ticket, please complete the form HERE. Please sign in to Google to complete the form.

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:

November 9th: Iliopsoas and Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture (CCLR) in Agility Dogs
December 14th: Working with Traveling Competitor and Her Dogs

For more information visit: https://cvme.vetmed.wsu.edu/.

Mark Your Calendars for the IVAPM/AARV Pain Management Forum in April in Atlanta!

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/.

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.

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 university@rehabvets.org for more information.

TECHNICIAN CORNER

How to Manage Stress During the Holidays

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

AARV Technician Liaison

Welcome to November, everyone! Are you ready for the holidays to roll through? The next 2 months will be filled with last-minute cancellations, and rollercoaster weeks (numerous appointments one day and none the next), lots of muddy paws, delicious homemade baked goods from our wonderful clients and hopefully lots of love to go around.

Let’s get into another Tech Tip:

This month let’s talk about how to manage stress and tough emotions during the holidays. As rehab technicians, we tend to spend longer periods of time with our clients; this means we get to know them, and they get to know us. Even though this time of year may or may not be a struggle for us we tend to hear a lot of our clients' struggles and that can weigh on us just as much as taking care of our patients can.

Some of the best advice I was ever given was that the only way to help our friends, family and others we care about is to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. I haven't always been the greatest at this but my mission this year has been to make sure taking care of myself is my top priority.

Here are few ways to help manage your holiday stress, anxiety and some of those big emotions.

Breathe: I know it sounds simple, but remembering to pause and take 5-10 breaths has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety. It’s one of my favorite techniques. I remind myself by setting a timer on my watch for 3 times a day repeating to myself “inhale courage, exhale compassion.”
Ask for support: It’s not easy to admit you need a break, or that you need help but never forget you aren’t alone. There are lots of people who love you and want to be there for you.
Don’t forget self-care: This can be different for everyone. For me it’s diving in to a good book and losing myself in another world. Or being creative and making something completely new. Self-care can be difficult; we all have obligations and time constraints so sometimes we have to force self-care onto ourselves. For me … that means I had to stop listening to audiobooks and get a Kindle. Why, you ask? Because I would listen to a book, but I’d still be doing laundry, dishes, writing articles. With a Kindle I am forced to sit down and do nothing but read, taking time for just myself to actually relax.

I know these are all simple things we’ve heard before, but sometimes little reminders can be the big push we need to not only help ourselves but help someone else. So, welcome to the holiday season, everyone. Enjoy all that comes and …

“Remember to breathe, inhale courage but exhale compassion.”

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
Twitter - APRVT @vetrehabtechs

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.

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 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!

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 Molly Flaherty, our University Liaison, at university@rehabvets.org.

AARV Now Has 1,169 Articles of Interest in Its Database!

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 for preparing the articles for the database.

Check the AARV Calendar for Upcoming Events

Want to learn which courses are coming up at Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI), Healing Oasis, Northeast Seminars/North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, and CuraCore? Check the AARV Calendar of Events on our website, which contains upcoming rehabilitation classes and other continuing education events. You can also visit the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, Healing Oasis, Northeast Seminars/NCSU, University of Tennessee/VAHL, and CuraCore websites directly to learn more about their courses.

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 a classified ad or becoming a sponsor?

See the Submit an Advertisement or Sponsorship page on our website.

INTERNSHIP/RESIDENCY POSITIONS

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.

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

Please contact jenny@tcrehab.com for more details and/or arrange site visit.

JOB POSTINGS

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.

Please send CV to leslie@twohandsfourpaws.com.

https://www.twohandsfourpaws.com/

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.

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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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.