Welcome to IRVAP
The Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists.
IRVAP is a body of like-minded individuals who believe that animal physiotherapy should be developed and advanced to provide a high standard of care.
The Institute will also represent a pool of knowledge for assisting members in the practice of veterinary physiotherapy.
Membership
Membership of IRVAP is open to individuals who have either an active or research interest in veterinary physiotherapy. For example: veterinary physiotherapists, veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and human physiotherapists.
Students on the CEPT veterinary physiotherapy course, and the MSc veterinary physiotherapy course at the University of West of England are eligible to be student members.
IRVAP will maintain a General Membership register; there will also be a register of practicing and non-practicing Honorary Members.
To apply, please download our application form.
Aims of IRVAP
- To provide a pool of professionals who are able to provide help and advice in matters of veterinary physiotherapy to other IRVAP members.
- To support newly qualified students, and to assist in the starting of their own practices.
- To provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses in order that members may be kept abreast of the latest techniques and equipment.
- To provide accreditation for other courses in complementary veterinary therapy.
IRVAP is a non-profit organization.