ANZCVS NEW CHAPTER PROPOSAL: Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (VSMR)

     The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) seeks to serve the veterinary profession and reward excellence. Membership of the College is an official recognition of a veterinarian's knowledge and experience in a designated field of veterinary science. To become a member of the College a candidate must have at least three and a half years post-graduate experience as a veterinarian and have successfully completed both written and oral/practical examinations in one of the diverse range of subjects on offer.

     College Fellowship is associated with scholarly and technical excellence in a particular subject. Standards required for training and examination in Fellowship subjects meet or exceed the prerequisites for registration as a Veterinary Specialist in Australia and/or New Zealand.

     In response to feedback from veterinarians, the College is seeking to establish a new Chapter of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (VSMR). The field of VSMR has been developed to address the requirements of athletic and working animals as well as those that need rehabilitation. Rehabilitation not only addresses return to function post-surgery but also includes therapy to improve patient health when limitations exist due to age, chronic disease or other injuries.

     VSMR is a rapidly growing field with European and American Colleges already in existence. The ANZCVS is seeking expressions of interest from veterinarians (Members and non-Members) into their interest in participating in a new VSMR Chapter and/or undertaking Membership examinations in this field. If you could please complete the survey via the link below, it would be greatly appreciated.