South African Animal Physical Rehabilitation Association

The association for Veterinary Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Professionals in South Africa, who are registered with the SAVC and committed to the growth and development of their profession.

Revision of Day 1 Skills

"The SAVC’s Standards Committee is seeking your assistance in the revision of the Day 1 skills. Council has previously resolved that the Day 1 skills documents have a 3-year life cycle (to coincide with the term of Council). The Standards Committee requested (1 June 2021) that the Day 1 skills documents be forwarded to the relevant stakeholders for revision in order to have the documents ready when the new term of Council starts (1 August 2022)."

Kindly provide your feedback via the association by 1 November 2021 to jppmousley@gmail.com

LINK to Day 1 Skills Document. The document will download to your computer.

COVID-19 FOR VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Para-Veterinary Professionals such as Veterinary Physiotherapists are able to work as Essential Services under strict and specific circumstances.

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GRANDFATHER CLAUSE EXTENSION 2020

The Grandfather Clause has been extended for a 6 month period starting on 4 March 2020. If you need to register with the SAVC under the profession of Veterinary Physiotherapy, please apply now.

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Our vision for 2020

Unity Through Diversity

We will work to maintain and strengthen the unity among Veterinary Rehabilitation Professionals, as we create opportunities for membership and growth for all those brought on board and into the profession through the inclusive Grandfather Clause.

Opportunities for Veterinary Physiotherapists

With the promulgation and registration of Veterinary Physiotherapists under the South African Veterinary Council, we now have the opportunity to pursue greater growth and development for these professionals.

Education of the Public

Education and protection of the public will be achieved by providing access to a directory of registered Veterinary Physiotherapists and authorised Allied Professionals, as well as making resources available on various aspects of Rehabilitation

Promulgation of Future Allied Professions

SAAPRA will work with hydrotherapists to pursue the promulgation of the profession in South Africa, to create opportunities for Continuing Professional Development, accountability, and community growth and initiatives.

Membership

We offer membership opportunities to Veterinary Physiotherapists, Hydrotherapists and Massage therapists who are registered or authorised with the South African Veterinary Council.

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