Welcome to ASSVAP.

the Association for the Scientific Study of Veterinary and Animal physiotherapy.

ASSVAP exists to promote the science of physiotherapy for animals, and to create an interface between Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Physiotherapists, for the transfer of information between veterinary professionals, leading to improvement of animal welfare across all species.

About ASSVAP

Membership to ASSVAP.

Membership of ASSVAP is open to Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Physiotherapists and students of those subjects. Veterinary Physiotherapists will need to be the holder of a University accredited post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject and student Veterinary Physiotherapists will need to be registered on a University Accredited post-graduate course in Veterinary Physiotherapy.

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The ASSVAP eNewsletter.

The ASSVAP e-newsletter will go to every veterinary/veterinary physiotherapy practice in the UK which has an on-line profile, and members can showcase their practice, seek information, comment etc., free of charge, in the e-newsletter.

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What we do.

ASSVAP is purely a scientific association to promote the scientific approach to animal welfare. It is a member of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare, and therefore has direct access to MPs, Government Ministers and Peers.

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Membership gives access to the full website which includes book reviews, the latest scientific research, case studies, reduced rates for CPD courses, monthly e-newsletters and a bi-annual, on-line, peer reviewed Journal showcasing the scientific work that is currently being undertaken in the subject. Non-members can only access very limited information. Full membership is £100 p.a. and student membership is £50 p.a.

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Latest Research.

ASSVAP staff read the veterinary literature and make sure that the latest relevant research is brought to your attention so your knowledge is always up to date.

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News.

Bringing you all the latest news so you are always in the loop.

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