Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians - APRVT

CARE Pet Therapy at VMC — Veterinary Medical Center of CNY

✅ Job Posting!

Position
Rehabilitation/Pain Mgmt Veterinarian operating within 24hr ER/Specialty hospital

Description & Details
Veterinary Medical Center of CNY is seeking a veterinarian to direct our rehabilitation and pain management service, CARE Pet Therapy. (http://www.vmccny.com/care-pet-therapy)

Who We Are:
CARE (Complementary and Animal Rehabilitation Essentials) was founded in 2016, expanding upon our already well established rehabilitation and acupuncture services. The CARE Pet Therapy facility opened in 2016 adjacent to the Veterinary Medical Center of Central NY, a 24hr emergency/specialty center located in East Syracuse, NY.

CARE is supported by strong referral streams both from within our specialty services and from our local veterinary community. We have the only Veterinary Technician Specialist in Physical Rehabilitation in New York State along with an excellent team of educated professionals. From neurologic patients to competitive athletes, we have dedicated clients who need a caring and resourceful veterinarian to provide additional support for their cherished family members.

CARE Pet Therapy offers:

2600 square foot facility with a separate exercise gym and FitPAWS gym equipment
Land Treadmill (dogPacer)
2 Hudson Aquatic Underwater Treadmills
Lap Pool
Acupuncture
Class IV and Class IIIb lasers, NMES, Therapeutic Ultrasound
Credentialed veterinary technicians experienced in manual therapy including: Massage Therapy, Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Soft Tissue Mobilization
Opportunities for growth including: Regenerative Medicine, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Stance Analyzer, Gait Analysis Measurement
Your service will be supported by our adjacent 18,000 sq ft, 24hr ER/multi-specialty hospital. Veterinary Medical Center of CNY offers board certified veterinarians and veterinary technician specialists (VTS), state-of-the art equipment (16 slice CT, ultrasound, advanced multi-parameter monitors and upgraded anesthesia equipment), and a collegial, collaborative work environment. Attached to the VMC/CARE is an IDEXX reference laboratory, which enables accurate test results with a fast turnaround time for hospitalized patients.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a full-time veterinarian to direct patient care and lead our professional team. Rehabilitation Certification or Sports Medicine Diplomat Status preferred but not required. The clinician will be responsible for providing consultations on an appointment basis, consulting on emergency/specialty cases as needed, and participating in daily morning cage-side rounds.

Why Choose VMC?

Veterinary Medical Center of CNY provides strong support for new services and new clinicians, enabling an individual to create a unique niche that suits him or her both professionally and personally. We provide:

Competitive compensation
Well-being support
Stock ownership options
Health benefits (vision/dental)
Annual CE Stipend
401k w/ employer match
Annual Paid Time Off
Pet support, including veterinary care discounts
Syracuse is located in beautiful upstate NY and offers many activities for the outdoor enthusiast (hiking, running, kayaking, swimming, triathlons, snowmobiling, skiing, etc). We are located near the Finger Lakes region that boasts beautiful wineries as well as craft beer makers, which complements Syracuse's blossoming culinary scene. We appreciate our staff, and your wellness is our priority! From monthly massages to week-long appreciation events, we are invested in making our practice a place to join and stay.

If you are interested in joining our team, please email Maureen Luschini ([email protected]). We look forward to meeting you!

CARE Pet Therapy at VMC — Veterinary Medical Center of CNY CARE Pet Therapy at VMC is devoted to improving the quality of our pets' lives. CARE stands for "Complementary and Animal Rehab Essentials," but the word "CARE" describes us just fine on its own.

💻 Head on over to the 'Apply' tab on our website www.aprvt.com for updated pre-application and application packet information for upcoming exam cycles!
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Superficial Thermal Modalities: Heat and Cold Therapy Effects and Uses

🥶 and 🥵 Do you know which superficial thermal therapy to use?

👉🏻 Check out this great article by our own Jessica Bowditch VTS (Physical Rehabilitation)
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Superficial Thermal Modalities: Heat and Cold Therapy Effects and Uses Thermotherapy in rehabilitation includes modalities such as whirlpool immersion, cold compression, and more.

📚🎆 The IVAPM Pain Management Forum sounds like it’s a hit so far!

🔎 Veterinary professionals came looking to increase their knowledge in and struck gold.

🎉 Huge thank you to Sarah Ostrin for being at the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians booth and for allowing the to share some swag!!!
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#VetRehabTechs Continuing Education - Specialty Conference

👓 Are you looking for continuing education for 2023? The APRVT is looking to participate in something exciting but need 👊your help!

👋 The is conducting a survey to gather information regarding interest in a......📌stand alone rehabilitation conference!

😎 The are committed to providing high quality with top tier speakers and we have an opportunity to make this happen.

💬 What are your thoughts? Would you attend a conference next spring?

⛓ Click this link! Your participation is appreciated.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N8YZKGL

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🧐 Did you know that as a VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) renewals are required every five years? This process is meant to ensure members are participating in the field of physical rehabilitation and contributing to fulfilling the mission of the

"to provide assistance in veterinary physical rehabilitation, encouraging veterinary professionals and colleagues to further their education, while improving the quality of animals’ lives."

⏳This does mean that for those on the Organizing Board that renewals are due this year - deadline is July 1, 2022!!

📌 This also means for those awarded in 2018 renewals are upcoming next year!

💻Detailed information will be released to all members so make sure your contact information is up to date!

Systematic review of postoperative rehabilitation interventions after cranial cruciate ligament surgery in dogs

📓Do you have a researcher bias? We all want our patients to get better but sometimes we have a bias! Using literature reviews help us understand and validate a prescribed treatment plan as well as highlight the need for more evidences based medicine in veterinary medicine.

✅ Check out this systematic review study by some of the best in our community!

Alvarez LX, et al. Systematic review of postoperative rehabilitation interventions after cranial cruciate ligament surgery in dogs. Vet Surg. 2022 Feb;51(2):233-243. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13755. Epub 2022 Jan 12.

Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vsu.13755

Systematic review of postoperative rehabilitation interventions after cranial cruciate ligament surgery in dogs Objective To critically evaluate the evidence for rehabilitation interventions following surgery for cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) in dogs. Study design Systematic review. Methods Goo...

LIVE: CE Course - Houston

😎 ⏳Time is running out! Are you looking for continuing education in all things for and - check out this quickly approaching opportunity in Texas with some long time
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LIVE: CE Course - Houston How do you best optimize all of your rehab modalities for both your practice and your patient? Common Modalities in Canine Rehabilitation: A Hands-on Overview of Custom Orthotics, Laser, PEMF, and Hydrotherapy 12 hours of RACE approved CE Date: March 26 and 27, 2022 8 am – 5 pm on Saturday, March ...

🦴 🐾 🐾 We love our patients and helping their bones feel better!

🖥 📚 Check out this free CE tomorrow on Zoom!
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🗓 Save the date! April 3rd in Colorado!

💸 Sign up to attend

👋🏻 Check out the @rehabvets and Sarah Ostrin and Sandy Gregory!
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Please join us for this AARV continuing education opportunity – in person! Registration is open!

AARV and the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (@ivapm_vet) have worked together to provide an AARV Veterinary Rehabilitation lecture track at the IVAPM’s First Annual Pain Management Forum, April 3-5, 2022, at the Hilton Denver City Center in Denver, Colorado.

An exciting full-day AARV lecture track will be taking place on Sunday, April 3rd, and the program is now available at the link below and in our profile. IVAPM will be extending the discounted registration rate for its members to members of AARV! Registration information, schedule and other details can be found at https://ivapm.org/pain-management-forum/.
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Paradigm Shifter Candidates | The Bridge Club

🗳 Stephen Cital has been a huge supporter of the APRVT before it’s inception and is a long term advocate for in all ways.

🖱Please vote for Stephen and help him win this well deserved award!

https://www.thebridgeclub.com/paradigmshifter

Paradigm Shifter Candidates | The Bridge Club Dr. Breitschwerdt has been studying Bartonella since 1982. He has elevated the role of Veterinary Medicine Researchers in the understanding of zoonotic diseases and his efforts have allowed many pet owners and veterinary professionals suffering from disabling symptoms to seek appropriate treatment.

112 Rehabilitation: Beyond Medicine Therapy with Sandy Gregory by Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast

🎧 Are you looking for something to listen to and learn about physical rehabilitation for animals?
✅ Check out this Podcast on Internal Medicine for Vet Techs with and Vice President Sandy Gregory
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https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/internal-medicine-for-vet-tech-978756/episodes/112-rehabilitation-beyond-medi-127778302

112 Rehabilitation: Beyond Medicine Therapy with Sandy Gregory by Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast 112 Rehabilitation: Beyond Medicine Therapy with Sandy Gregory from Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast on Podchaser, aired Tuesday, 1st February 2022. Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk with: Sandy Gregory M Ed, RVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilita.....

🐈New Pain Management option for our Feline patients!🐈

🔬FDA Approves Novel Treatment to Control Pain in Cats with Osteoarthritis, First Monoclonal Antibody Drug for Use in Any Animal Species!

💉SolensiaTM (frunevetmab injection) is approved for the control of pain associated with osteoarthritis in cats....Frunevetmab binds to and blocks the effects of a neurotrophin called nerve growth factor (NGF) and also reduces the amount of NGF that binds to tropomyosin receptor kinase A (TrkA) and p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR).

💻Freedom of Information Summary and other resources in comments!

🎤Exciting news! The @vetrehabtechs and Canine Arthritis Management have entered into a mutual strategic alliance to help and the community spread the word on management and recognition of arthritis in animals! 🎉

🐾Canine Arthritis Management is a veterinary-driven online resource aimed at owners of dogs
with arthritis, as well as professionals working in the field of canine welfare and pain
management. CAM aims to achieve by raising awareness of arthritis in dogs, identifying signs to allow for early diagnosis, and advocating for a multi-modal, evidence-based management of the disease.

🤩CAM provides followers with the latest evidence-based approaches for identifying and
managing arthritis in dogs, and has a significant online presence via a website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. CAM reaches its audience via regular Facebook posts, advice and support provided via Holly’s Army, and interviews with canine welfare experts (in the areas of veterinary care, orthopedics, behaviour and rehabilitation amongst many others).

🤜CAM has over 60 000 followers on Facebook, from all corners of the globe, and this number is increasing every day. We aim to change owner, public and vet perception of how to diagnose and treat pain-which will lead to improved and extended lives for pets, and make the world a better place.