Organizations, Associations

APRVT provides assistance in veterinary rehabilitation, encouraging veterinary professionals and colleagues to further their education while improving the quality of animals' lives

National association of veterinary professional dedicated to improving the quality of life of animals through physical rehabilitation

Advancing the art and science of veterinary medicine by promoting expertise in the structural, physiological, medical, and surgical needs of athletic animals and the restoration of normal form and function after injury or illness

The AHVMA is a group of member veterinarians and allies who are elevating the veterinary profession through innovation, education, and advocacy of integrative medicine

Physical therapy group passionate about the physical health and function of canine and equine patients

The purpose of the Animal Physical Therapy Special Interest Group (APT-SIG) is to provide a platform for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to educate, promote, and advance the practice of animal rehabilitation and wellness in all state jurisdictions

Professional network of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and represents the interests of chartered physiotherapists in animal therapy

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) has launched campaigns to fight pet obesity within the veterinary medical community, veterinary schools, and state and local veterinary organizations, and has reached out to various media outlets. We are made up of dedicated veterinarians and veterinary healthcare personnel who are committed to making the lives of dogs, cats, all other animals and people healthier and more vital.

APOP was founded in 2005 by veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward with the mission of developing and promoting parallel weight loss programs designed to help pet owners safely and effectively lose weight alongside their pets.

The Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association was developed by a group of qualified, experienced, and like-minded canine rehabilitation practitioners with a passion for providing quality rehabilitation for dogs and their owners.

Their shared commitment is to support the ongoing growth of the profession, assist with continuing education, and create a community linking industry leaders and students culminating in a biannual conference.

Serving the needs and interests of physiotherapists who look after the health of Australia's pets, sporting animals, and wildlife

The aims of the BVRSMA will be:

• To regulate the use of hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and rehabilitation to ensure it is performed by suitably qualified and experienced professionals
• To provide continuing professional development for veterinary surgeons, physiotherapists and veterinary nurses, and to provide training courses and certification in the UK.
• To maintain standards of excellence and ethics to and develop a code of practice
• To encourage and fund scientific research and evidence based clinical trials
• To promote the understanding, acceptance and integration of physiotherapy and rehabilitation within the veterinary profession.
• To achieve recognition from regulatory bodies such as the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• To be affiliated with other veterinary associations such as the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, British Equine Veterinary Association etc.

"We exist to protect your right to choose your own qualified non-vet rehabilitation therapist and to ensure consumer protection through mandatory educational standards for all who practice in the specialty field of animal rehabilitation."

Our therapists have completed recognised and thorough training programmes, are fully insured, adhere to the Veterinary Act and are committed to continuous professional development

The International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork / Association of Canine Water Therapy (IAAMB/ACWT) was founded as a forum for animal massage and bodywork professionals to network and support each other

Advocating for the best practices in the treatment of animals in pain

IVAS has been setting the global standard in veterinary acupuncture since 1974 and we have continuously certified veterinarians in acupuncture around the world for over 40 years

An international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of Veterinary Chiropractic

The International Veterinary Ultrasound Society's goals are to promote research and provide education in ultrasonography to all groups performing diagnostic ultrasound in veterinary medicine