British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association
Continuing professional development for Veterinary surgeons, physiotherapists and nurses
NOW LIVE: BVRSMA and ABVA Scientific Meeting
We are very excited to say that you can now book your tickets online for the BVRSMA and ABVA Conference on the 18th October 2025.
Please follow the link below to book your ticket:
abva.co.uk/education/courses/bvrsma-abva-collaborative-scientific-meeting/
If you have any problems or questions about signing up, please email me at info@bvrsma.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you there!
BVRSMA/ABVA Collaborative Scientific Meeting - ABVA
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An updated poster of our joint conference between the BVRSMA and ABVA on the 18th October 2025.
Registration forms will be sent out next week for those keen to sign up!
The BVRSMA Committee
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An exciting role opportunity has been brought to our attention for a veterinary surgeon with specific interest in soft tissue injuries. If you would like further information, please email me at info@bvrsma.org.uk for the full role description and more information.
Please see further details below:
'A truly unmissable opportunity has arisen for a veterinary surgeon to join us in our ever-expanding lameness referral clinic at Eden Veterinary Referrals.
We accept referrals nationwide and are proud to see many canines with lameness and gait abnormalities. Part of our success is our ability to identify and diagnose many soft tissue injuries with use of novel diagnostic methods such as musculoskeletal ultrasound, a rarely used tool in canine orthopaedic disease. Due to this we are seeing an ever-growing number of sporting and performance dogs and work alongside many veterinary physiotherapists to formulate patient rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
We are looking for an additional team member who has a real passion for soft tissue and orthopaedic conditions and one who can deliver outstanding patient-led care and client gratification. This role will entail the use of advanced diagnostics (MSK US, CT, MRI + Arthroscopy), orthopaedic surgery (should the candidate wish), and a variety of treatment options, all in an environment where clinical freedom and personal development are actively encouraged. We have modern, state-of-the-art facilities and a passionate and highly qualified nursing team.
Please read the complete role advertisement and don't hesitate to contact us should you require further information.
Thank you and we looking to hearing from you!
Georgina Timms,
Eden Veterinary Referrals.'
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This is a reminder that these are the final few days to register for our BVRSMA Day on the 12th October! The deadline is Tuesday 1st October.
If you would like to attend, please email me at info@bvrsma.org.uk for a registration form.
Any other questions, please get in touch. we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the day!
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Our final speaker for our upcoming CPD day is Dr Lowri Davies BVSc Dip ACVSMR MRCVS RCVS.
Lowri is a Specialist in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and graduated from Bristol Veterinary School in 1992. She developed her interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation whilst working in a specialist equine practice. In 2004 she established the SMART Referral Centre – the first specialised sports medicine and rehabilitation clinic for small animals in the UK. The clinics have a large, Europe wide client base and Lowri regularly lectures around the world. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2016 and is a past president of the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine association. Lowri is also a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain, The Royal Society of Medicine and the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association. Lowri has contributed to a number of texts on pain management and rehabilitation as well as authoring "Care of the Canine Athlete".
When not at work, Lowri enjoys travelling - preferably somewhere she can climb a mountain, ski down a mountain or ride across several mountains.
If you would like to register for the day on Saturday 12th October, please message me or email me at info@bvrsma.org.uk for more info.
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Our third speaker for our upcoming CPD day is Artaine Harte SRN, Dip Ani Phys. FAETC. IV, Ass-NVQ/QCF. Artaine is an Experienced Animal Physiotherapist and Canine Fitness Trainer.
"I started my professional career looking after two leggeds as an orthopaedic nurse, expanding into remedial therapy and sports massage.
As I have loved animals all my life, however, I gradually changed direction to treat four leggeds instead.
Although I have ridden and competed on horses for 20 years, dogs have been a constant companion.
Starting with myotherapy, I progressed to animal physiotherapy and later, canine conditioning.
I also run agility dogs and have competed fairly regularly.
Within the sphere of animal physiotherapy and canine conditioning, I have supported several high level agility dogs to enhance their performance including one of this year's Crufts winners."
She will be discussing 'Exercises for agility athletes, the specifics: devising appropriate strengthening, stamina
and flexibility programmes'
If you would like to register for the day on Saturday 12th October, please message me or email me at info@bvrsma.org.uk for more info.
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The next speaker for our upcoming CPD day is Amanda Morgan MCSP ACPAT A. She will be discussing the 'Fundamentals of Therapeutic Exercise'.
Amanda joined the SMART Clinic in May 2013. She qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2009 and went on to complete postgraduate studies in Veterinary Physiotherapy, specialising in equine and canine therapy. Amanda is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy.
Outside work, Amanda enjoys horse riding, walking her dog Cass and looking after her Welsh Cob Monty.
There are limited tickets available for the day and these will be available to members only for just 4 MORE DAYS. From the 1st of September, we will open ticket sales to non-members. Therefore if you want to secure your place, make sure to register soon!
If you would like to register for the day on Saturday 12th October, please message me or email me at info@bvrsma.org.uk for more info.
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Fantastic!
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MISSION STATEMENT
Veterinary rehabilitation is a specialised field of veterinary medicine. Although this is a relatively new area, there is now growing interest and acceptance within the veterinary profession in the UK.
The benefits of proper rehabilitation are being recognised, and many veterinary surgeons and physiotherapists are beginning to use hydrotherapy and other forms of physiotherapy, as part of their post-operative and post-injury rehabilitation programme. It is also useful preventatively in certain orthopaedic conditions, and for management of obesity and other musculoskeletal/neurological problems.
Rehabilitation programmes must be developed and carried out by experts with a thorough knowledge of tissue healing times and protocols. Therapists need to be qualified practitioners, and members of The British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association (BVRSMA.) Membership of BVRSMA is open to qualified veterinary surgeons and ACPAT physiotherapists. Veterinary nurses, veterinary students and physiotherapy students may become associate members.
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.
Lowri Davies
BVSc MRCVS CertVetAc (IVAS) ABVA CCRP
Rhona Warnock
BVMS(Hons) MRCVS CCRP CertSCVA
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