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JUNE 2020 | NEWS & UPDATES
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President's Message
Uncertainty Ahead
As veterinary rehabilitation professionals begin in many areas to find ways to approach a return to operations under a "new normal" amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of uncertainty still remains. Many of our business practices and continuing education opportunities will be evolving as we navigate through the response to this lingering threat. We do not yet know what the near future holds as far as conferences, academic calendars, and other aspects of our lives that impact our careers and our passions.
Please keep in mind that we have a
link on our AARV website that will take interested individuals to
resources that we are continuing to gather that may be specifically of interest to veterinary rehabilitation professionals. These resources may include links and webinars designed to assist the practitioner in responding to this crisis from a veterinary rehabilitation business/practice perspective, as well as resources containing complimentary or low-cost continuing education for veterinary professionals. As these resources become available, we'll continue to build the page along with our emails and social media announcements. We understand that state and city guidance will vary across locations, and that recommendations may not be universally applicable.
Our partners in
ACVSMR have been providing support to students in the form of an excellent series of webinars in areas pertaining to veterinary rehabilitation. Be sure to see our
technician competition coming up soon as well. We have updated our
Grant Opportunities page to reflect the offerings for later this year and application guidance and timelines. We are expanding our link to training opportunities for certification for varied licensed professionals in veterinary rehabilitation. We are continuing to gather interested individuals' information for a speaker registry, so check out the
announcement in this newsletter as to how to join!
The AARV Board of Directors remains committed to serving our members with information about opportunities during this unusual time, and to sharing practice stories and tips from our colleagues. As always, we sincerely hope you and your families and co-workers are staying healthy and safe. We don't know what the next months will hold, but we will continue to share resources and support our members and colleagues as we are able.
Respectfully,
Andrea Henderson, DVM, CCRT, CCRP, CMFT, DACVSMR
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COVID-19 Resources for Members
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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Rehabilitation During COVID-19
The AARV would love to share your clinic and staff stories on the @rehabvets pages during this extremely difficult time.
Please tag us in any updates on Instagram or Facebook or email
socialmedia@rehabvets.org so that we can show the hardworking and innovative methods being used by AARV members all around the globe to the wider community.
Stories of all kinds are welcome, whether uplifting or more challenging. We are all in this together, and the AARV community has been impacted just as greatly as any other and can use every ounce of support we can find.
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Apply for the Healing Oasis Rehabilitation Technician Case Report Grant by August 15th!
The Healing Oasis Wellness Center would like to offer a $1,000 grant to a CVT / LVT / RVT / LVMT that is a member of the AARV and APRVT, to be applied towards the registration, transportation, and lodging to the 2020 Healing Oasis Conference. The conference will be held November 13-15, 2020, at the National University of Health Sciences, 200 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, Illinois. The conference theme is "Biomechanics and Performance - The Perfect Marriage."
Requirements to be considered for the grant:
- Be an AARV/APRVT member in good standing or an approved APRVT pre-applicant with AIN number.
- To provide a case report with a clinical explanation of why and how (from the functional point of view) the case improved. References must be included. The winner will present the case report during a 20-minute time slot during the conference to the general audience (Friday or Sunday).
- Case report must follow the AARV submittal protocol.
- Deadline for submitting case report: August 15, 2020.
- Case report must be submitted to the following address: technician@rehabvets.org.
- Submission will be evaluated by the AARV Board (after submission has been rendered anonymous) and voted on.
Winner of the grant will be listed on the AARV and APRVT website and newsletter during the first week of September 2020.
Case Report submission deadlines:
- July 1: Second call for submissions
- August 1: Final call for submissions
- August 15: Submission deadline
- September 1: Decision notified to winner
- November 13-15, 2020: Presentation of case report
For more information about the Case Report Submission Format, please see the Grant Opportunities page in the Members Area of the website.
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| Celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week (October 12-18) - Be Our Contest Winner!
It is that time of the year when AARV would like to feature you and your most meaningful rehabilitation case story and give you a prize!
The AARV understands and appreciates the integral role all certified rehabilitation technicians play on a daily basis for patients and doctors.
Is there a rehab case that was especially rewarding, challenging, or different in some way? In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week the AARV wants to hear your inspiring rehabilitation tech stories. The winner will receive
$300 towards the continuing education of their choice (to be used by December 31, 2021),
and social media shout-outs!
First celebrated in 1993,
National Veterinary Technician Week takes place in the third week of October each year. National Veterinary Technician Week provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians' contributions, and honor their commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for all animals.
Please contact our
Technician Liaison Sandy Gregory with your case story
on or before September 30 to be considered (Maximum word limit: 500). Please provide a photo/headshot and your professional accreditations.
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
What My Dog Rudy Taught Me
by Sandy Gregory, M. Ed, RVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), CCRA
AARV Technician Liaison
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Rudy and me during one of our visits in the clinic's parking lot.
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Last month I took my dog Rudy for a root canal. He is 3 years old, and I wanted to save the tooth with the help of pet insurance. The procedure went well, but he had a rare reaction to Meloxicam and went into acute kidney injury. He ended up going to UC Davis for dialysis and more comprehensive care. Then, he had rare GI bleeding that resulted in a transfusion. As the saying goes, he is "a one in a million dog" to have survived how sick he was.
So here is what he taught me about being on the other end of the leash.
- When talking to clients, we don't realize how much people hold on to even little words like "good," "ok" or "great."
- Be thorough in explaining outcomes, how they might do in their appointments, and what to expect afterwards.
- People appreciate what we do, and we don't realize how much.
- Even though we know what we are talking about, you can never explain something too many times to clients about what to do.
- During these times of COVID, it is really important to make connections whenever able. Take more time to show the clients things through videos, handouts, emails, or even demos through the glass of the front door.
- The client on the other end of the leash loves their dog like no other.
Rudy is doing great, and I thank him, like all my other pets, for making me a better veterinary technician.
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!
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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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!
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Veterinary Technician Students: Use Your Member Benefits!
by Jessica Bunch, DVM, CCRT, CVA
University Liaison
Attention, veterinary technician students! Don't forget that your membership benefits are the same as for all students, including access to our Student Job Shadowing/Externship list. To see a complete list of our current job shadowing and externship opportunities,
visit our website, log into the
Members Area, and go to the
Student Job Shadowing/Externships page.
We want to support you in your interest in rehabilitation. Please reach out to us with any questions at
university@rehabvets.org.
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Student Members: Tell Us About Your University's Clubs and Organizations
by Jessica Bunch, DVM, CCRT, CVA
University Liaison
Hey, students ... do you have any clubs/organizations at your university that are interested in learning more about rehabilitation and sports medicine? These may include a Rehabilitation/Sports Medicine Club, Integrative Club, or Holistic Club. If so, the AARV wants to know! We want to be better able to reach your clubs and students to help support rehabilitation and sports medicine education including providing you with speakers. If you have a club you would like list with us, please email Dr. Jessica Bunch at
university@rehabvets.org, or you can register your organization with us on the
Student Club Registration page on our website.
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Thank You to Our Mentors!
by Jessica Bunch, DVM, CCRT, CVA
University Liaison
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 Jessica Bunch, our University Liaison at
university@rehabvets.org
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Focus on State Practice Acts: Rhode Island
by Theresa Pancotto, DVM, MS, MS, DACVIM(N), CCRP
Legislative Liaison
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
"Physical therapist" and like terminology is protected by the Rhode Island Physical Therapy Practice act. In the Veterinary Practice Act, the diagnosis of physical conditions, use of apparati/manual techniques, and manipulation are considered in the definition of practicing veterinary medicine. Complementary therapies are not specifically addressed.
Veterinarians practicing physical therapy should use the terms physical rehabilitation.
The Rhode Island veterinary practice act has few specifics. There are no explicit guidelines for human PTs who've trained in animal work. There is an exemption for nursing care that may allow human PTs to provide care for animals while under supervision of a veterinarian with a valid VCPR. See 5-25-7 (b) (5).
Continue reading about the State Practice Acts of Rhode Island ...
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AARV Now Has 783 Articles of Interest in Its Database!
AARV's searchable Articles of Interest Database has expanded to include 783 articles! The database now includes Articles of Interest for all of 2016 through May 2020 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 Drs. Kelli Martin and Andrea Henderson for preparing the articles for the database.
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We've Updated Our Pet Insurance Summary!
AARV has just released a newly updated version of its summary of pet insurance coverage for rehabilitation services, current as of July 2019. Please see the updated Pet Insurance Summary chart on the AARV website. The Pet Insurance Summary is available as a printable PDF. Our thanks to AARV Industry Liaison Dr. Pedro Rivera for coordinating this update.
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Check the AARV Calendar for Upcoming Events
Want to learn which courses are coming up at Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI), Healing Oasis, 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, 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.
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Connect with the AARV on LinkedIn!
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Los Angeles, California
California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) provides the gold standard in comprehensive rehabilitation care. Our certified veterinarians practice a combination of Eastern and Western medicine, in and out-patient rehabilitation, teaming with physical therapists and experienced support staff. Our collaborative environment fosters sharing of best practices which results in outstanding patient care. Competitive compensation and benefits package including relocation and signing bonuses. Visit us at
https://www.calanimalrehab.com/. For more information contact
kim.scott@nva.com or 805-404-3581.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Seattle, Washington
SOUND Veterinary Rehabilitation Center is seeking a veterinarian to join our team of 4 rehab vets (two are DACVSMR), 2 PTs, 2 rehab techs, and 5 assistants and 2 patient care coordinators. SOUND is a branch of Animal Surgical and Orthopedic Center, proudly owned and operated by the doctors that work in the clinic every day. Our culture is supportive and inclusive, recognizing and valuing the skills and dedication of our entire team. Together, Animal Surgical and SOUND are the premier veterinary orthopedic, rehabilitation and sports medicine practice in the Northwest. Competitive salary and generous benefits. Learn more here:
https://soundvetrehab.com/about-sound/join-our-team/
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CLASSIFIED AD
Rehabilitation Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT), Seattle, Washington
SOUND Veterinary Rehabilitation Center is seeking a rehabilitation technician to join our team. Certification in rehabilitation is ideal; for the right candidate, we will cover cost of certification. SOUND is a branch of Animal Surgical and Orthopedic Center, proudly owned and operated by the doctors that work in the clinic every day. Our culture is supportive and inclusive, recognizing and valuing the skills and dedication of our entire team. Together, Animal Surgical and SOUND are the premier veterinary orthopedic, rehabilitation and sports medicine practice in the Northwest. Competitive salary and generous benefits. Learn more here:
https://soundvetrehab.com/about-sound/join-our-team/
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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 AND RESEARCH SPONSORS
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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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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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TechV LLC: 50% discount on the purchase of equipment for AARV members
To redeem TechV discount: Contact TechV 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: 5% discount
To redeem OrthoPets discount: Contact OrthoPets for details
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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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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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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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TIER 3: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
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