 President's Message
 Greetings!
I am extremely excited to announce that we have a new member of the AARV Board of Directors: Dr. Megan Ridley is the new (first official) Communications Director! Dr. Ridley has a lot planned to get the AARV up to speed with our social media and on-line presence - these initiatives will provide additional resources for our members and also promote physical rehabilitation and the AARV to the public. I would like to turn the rest of this column over to Dr. Ridley so that she can introduce herself and outline the exciting projects she is working on. Welcome, Dr. Ridley!
Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, PhD, CCRT Diplomate ACVS & ACVSMR
 Communications Director's Message Greetings from AARV's new Communications Director:Hello, fellow AARVers! I'm very excited to start my duties as AARV's Communications Director, and I hope to be able to keep up the amazing work that the members of the Board of Directors have already accomplished. My primary goal is to promote the field of veterinary rehabilitation to colleagues and the public. Specifically, I would like to expand AARV's social media presence to reach out not only to fellow rehabbers and the veterinary community, but to the public as well. I also plan on helping to make the AARV website a go-to resource by keeping the rehab community up to date on research in animal rehabilitation, on the development of new therapies and on current events, including conferences and continuing education courses. I also aim to keep current AARV members involved and interested in their quickly growing field and I would like the AARV website to attract even more people who are interested in animal rehabilitation. Providing AARV ( info@rehabvets.org) with photos from your clinics, updates about animal rehab events and anything else pertinent to the world of animal rehabilitation will greatly help achieve these goals. Megan Ridley, DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVSMT |
Add Your Rehabilitation Event to the AARV Calendar
 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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 Follow Us on Facebook!
We're working on increasing our presence on social media. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for all the latest updates about AARV members and rehabilitation news.
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 Attend the AARV Lecture Track at NAVC 2016 Plan to attend the AARV Lecture Track on Monday, January 18, 2016, at the North American Veterinary Community Conference in Orlando, Florida. We have planned a full day of presentations on leading-edge topics. All NAVC attendees are welcome to attend the AARV Track. To register, please visit the NAVC website.
The schedule for the day will be as follows:
Monday, January 18, 2016
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8:00-9:15
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Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVC, CCRT, and Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR, CCRT
Preventive Medicine Through Injury Recovery to Keep Dogs Working and Playing
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9:55-10:45
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Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR, CCRT
Preventing Dehydration: Lessons from Professional Canine Athletes
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10:55-11:45
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Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR, CCRT
Health Hazards and Rehabilitation of Dogs that Play or Work Too Hard
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11:45-1:45
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 Lunch Meeting with John Sherman Award Presentation to Rosemary LoGiudice. All members and interested parties are welcome. There will be a drawing for an iPad!
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1:45-2:35
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Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVC, CCRT
Rehabilitation of Working Dogs: Modifying Physical Modalities for this Group
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2:45-3:35
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Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVC, CCRT
Rehabilitation of Working Dogs: Modifying Manual Therapies for this Group
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3:55-4:10
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Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SBA, CCRA
Defining the Veterinary Technician's Role in Physical Rehabilitation
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4:15-4:30
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Leilani Alvarez, DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVCHM
AARV Winning Abstract Presentation
Survey of Referring Veterinarians' Perceptions and Reasons For Referral to Rehabilitation Facilities
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4:35-4:50
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Andrea Henderson, DVM, MS, CCRT, CCRP
AARV Winning Abstract Presentation
Effect of a Core Conditioning Program on Lumbar Paraspinal Area, Asymmetry and Pain Score in Military Working Dogs with Lumbosacral Pain
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 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
More State Practice Acts Coming in November
by Kristyn Richardson, DVM, CCRT, CVSMTLegislative LiaisonLook for a new Legislative Update in the November newsletter. We will be finishing the C's (Colorado and Connecticut) and move onto the D's (only one, Delaware).
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
Military and Working Dogs Benefit From Attention to Soft Tissues
by Kristen L. Hagler, BS (An.Phys), RVT, CCRP, CVPP, OACM, CBWAARV Technician Liaison
As credentialed veterinary technicians, we often have the opportunity to have more hands-on contact with our patients, performing normal health care tasks, than many of our other colleagues. A simple, but highly specialized way can be through the integration of massage therapy into a physical rehabilitation or even a general medicine practice model. There are many credentialing programs available for the veterinary technician to attend and learn more about massage therapy benefits and techniques.
This month, we are pleased to feature an informative article profiling Kelley Meyer, AAS, LVT, LATG, CCRP, published in Massage magazine in June. Kelley highlights how military and working dogs need the same, if not more, attention to their soft tissues.
Our thanks to Massage magazine for granting permission to reprint this article.
"Massage & Rehab Provide Comfort to U.S. Military Dogs"
When Buco arrived at the Military Working Dog Veterinary Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Lackland, Texas, the Belgian Malinois, who had worked as an explosives-detection dog, was in rough shape. He had suffered a fibrocartilaginous embolism, which is much like a stroke in the spinal column, leaving him nonambulatory and unable to defecate and urinate on his own. But after a year of rehabilitation, all systems were go, thanks to the dedication and hard work of hospital staff.
A worldwide referral hospital for military working dogs, the Role IV Veterinary Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has medical and surgical capabilities and also provides rehabilitation services. The hospital routinely sees more than 100 patients a day; the physical therapy and rehab section treats up to 20 dogs at any given time, most post-surgery and some undergoing rehab prior to retirement.
In 2013, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland became the site of the first national monument dedicated to U.S. military working dog teams, and features the U.S. military's four prominent working dog breeds since World War II: Doberman pinscher, German shepherd, Labrador retriever and Belgian Malinois.
Certified canine rehabilitation practitioner and licensed veterinary technician Kelley Meyer, L.A.T.G., works to restore health to working dogs and prepares those about to retire for adoption.
About Kelley
Kelley grew up in West Virginia and graduated in 1988 from the Veterinary Technology Program at Fairmont State College in Fairmont, West Virginia. She moved to San Antonio, Texas in the fall of 1988 and worked in private practice for about 2 years. She then worked at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio in Lab Animal Resources for 5 years. Following that she began working at the Military Working Dog Hospital and has continued there for almost 20 years. She has worked in all the clinics, including radiology, internal medicine, laboratory, and surgery, and for the past 11 years has been working exclusively in rehabilitation. Kelley says, "Working with these 4-legged soldiers is a true pleasure - they inspire me every day."
Do you have an article in mind for the Technician Corner? Contact Kristen Hagler to submit an article (suggested length of 200-300 words) or suggest a topic.
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Recent and Upcoming AARV Member Presentations
AARV members recently spoke at the following events: - Dr. Cindy Otto - October 14-17 - Association of Pet Dog Trainers in Dallas, Texas - "Tricked into Fitness" and "It's All Fun and Games Until Somebody Gets Hurt"
- Dr. Laurie McCauley and Dr. Evelyn Orenbuch - October 17-20 - American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference in Augusta, Georgia - Dr. McCauley and Dr. Orenbuch both spoke on rehabilitation.
- Dr. Patsy Mich - October 21 - American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit in Nashville, Tennessee - "Veterinary Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices in Surgical Practice," 4-hour laboratory and lecture. Co-instructors are Dr. Cara Blake, Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw, and Dr. Janet Van Dyke, all members of the AARV board of directors.
- Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw - October 22 and 24 - American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit in Nashville, Tennessee - Lecture on "Rehabilitation for medial coronoid process disease of the canine elbow" and round table discussion with AARV members Dr. Julia Tomlinson and Dr. Felix Duerr on "The role of rehabilitation in cranial cruciate ligament disease"
Coming up:
- Dr. Cindy Otto - January 18, 2016 - NAVC in Orlando, Florida - Dr. Otto will be giving several talks during the AARV Lecture Track.
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 Are You Speaking at an Upcoming Meeting?
If you will be lecturing at a meeting in the next three to four months, please let AARV know! We will be adding a list of our members' upcoming speaking engagements to this newsletter. Please send your name and the topic of your talk along with the meeting name, dates, and location to AARV at info@rehabvets.org. |
 Join Our Speaker Registry!
We are continuing to look for members who are interested in speaking at their local VMA meetings and also national meetings as part of our goal of increasing awareness of the field of veterinary rehabilitation and the AARV. If YOU are interested in being considered as a speaker, please send your name, your CV, and the state/s in which you would speak, as well as potential rehabilitation topics to Dr. Janet Van Dyke, AARV past president/programming committee chair ( janetvandyke@me.com). |
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UPDATED BROCHURE!
AARV Members: Download Our Updated Free Brochure for Your Clients and Colleagues
AARV has updated its brochure "Why Should You Choose a Rehabilitation Veterinarian?" and made it available as a free download for members from the website. The brochure is a high-resolution PDF that may be printed and distributed to clients and colleagues to help explain the benefits of working with a rehabilitation veterinarian. The brochure also may be customized with your practice's contact information on the back panel. To download the PDF, go to the Resources page in the Members Area (log-in required).
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Have You Read the Latest Articles of Interest?
The October Articles of Interest are posted in the Members Only area of the website. Our Articles of Interest documents containing journal abstracts and citations are posted online to help you stay up to date on the latest research and publications. We also keep links to past Articles of Interest so you can easily catch up if you miss a month. Click here to read the October Articles of Interest and past Articles of Interest. Enter your username and password to log in, then go to the Articles of Interest page. You must have a current membership recorded in our database for access to the Members Only area. |
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 Send Us Your News!
AARV members, we're looking for your news! Have you hired more staff, had a peer-reviewed article published, or accepted a leadership position with an organization? We'd like to get updates on your rehabilitation activities and share your news in our email newsletters. To see your news in print, email a brief description - and a photo if possible - to AARV at info@rehabvets.org. |
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Did You Miss Our Last Newsletter?
Our September 2015 issue included: - President's Message from Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw
- A Letter to the California Veterinary Medical Board
- Nominations for Communications Director Due September 30
- Call for Nominations for AARV Treasurer and Technician Liaison
- Congratulations to Our Survey Winners!
- Attend the AARV Lecture Track at NAVC 2016
- Legislative Update: Veterinary Practice Acts - Follow-up on California
- Technician Corner: Physical Rehabilitation as Part of Multimodal Pain Management
If you missed this issue, you can read the September newsletter online or from the e-Newsletter page on the AARV website.
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Rehab Assistant - The Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware
Seeking entry level rehab assistant (full or part time) to work with two CCRP veterinarians at The Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware, vscdel.com. Our stand alone building supports outpatients, post surgical patients from our three board certified surgeons, as well as ICU and emergency cases from our main hospital next door. We are fully equipped with an Oasis UWTM, therapy pool, overhead lift system, class IV laser, and e-stim/ultrasound unit. More than the equipment, we all love our work, thoroughly enjoy interacting with the clients and the patients, and continuing to learn about the field of rehabilitation. Please email for more information or to schedule an interview at rehab@vscdel.com.
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CCRT/CCRP - PAWS for Rehabilitation, Virginia Beach, VA
Our outpatient, paperless, independent rehab practice is looking to add a part/full time practitioner. We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic to join our family friendly environment with emphasis on communication, service, collaboration and relationship building. Our practice is fully equipped with acupuncture, massage, therapeutic ultrasound, class IV laser, underwater treadmill, Gait4dog digital gait analysis, large gym space, E-stim and more. We have a strong patient base and great working relationship with area referral centers. Rehabilitation certification or eligibility is desirable and additional certification in Chiropractic, Acupuncture, or other Holistic services is a plus. To apply, contact Stephanie Patterson, DVM, CCRT, CVA, at pattersondvm@pawsforrehab.com.
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CCRA/CCRP - The Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle
The Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle is seeking a Certified Rehabilitation Technician (LVT, CCRA/CCRP) to join our collaborative and progressive team! We are searching for a highly motivated individual to work along side a full time rehabilitation therapist in our rehabilitation, sports medicine, and pain management service. Candidates must share our commitment to delivering extraordinary patient care and outstanding client communication. Equipment and facilities include: dedicated rehabilitation exam room, outdoor area for lameness evaluation and therapeutic exercise, underwater and land treadmills, therapeutic laser, ESWT, NMES, and therapeutic exercise equipment. For more information and to learn how to apply, click here.
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