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
Qualified Veterinary Physiotherapists and Veterinary Surgeons may join as Full Members by application to the Council.
Students on the CEPT veterinary physiotherapy course, and the MSc veterinary physiotherapy courses at the Royal Veterinary College and the University of West of England are eligible to be student members, for which there is no fee.
IRVAP will maintain a General Membership register; there will also be a register of practicing and non-practicing Honorary Members.
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.