Membership Application

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The IRVAP membership year runs from 31st March 2024 to the 30th March 2025 and this professional membership has an annual renewal window for all current members. Outside this window applications are considered as new and must meet current membership criteria, set for each respective category.

Please read review our pre-application advice to ensure a smooth application process. IRVAP have secured an outstanding professional liability policy for just £95 which is available during the application process.

Primary Memberships

Veterinary physiotherapist member: MIRVAP (VP)

£90

Veterinary physiotherapist: Holder of an accredited university qualification at level 6 – 7.

Evidenced by qualification certificate, course transcripts, CV, CPD record and insurance certification if not accessing the IRVAP group insurance scheme. Free second listing in another IRVAP category / sub group with appropriate evidence to meet it’s specific requirements and accreditation process.

Institute of canine hydrotherapists: MIRVAP (ICH)

£90

Canine hydrotherapist holds Ofqual qualification; level 3 certificate in canine hydrotherapy, as a minimum, with L4 -L7 holders required to map in their qualification to the ICH day one canine hydrotherapy competencies.

Evidence required includes qualification certificate, course transcripts, CV, CPD record, first aid certificate, water management requirements and insurance certification if not accessing the IRVAP group insurance scheme. 

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Manual Therapist member: MIRVAP (MT)

£90

Animal practitioner: Holder of an accredited animal therapy qualification level 3 – 6.

Evidenced by qualification certificate, course transcripts, CV, CPD record and insurance certification if not accessing the IRVAP group insurance scheme. Free second listing in another IRVAP category / sub group with appropriate evidence to meet it’s specific requirements and accreditation process.

Institute of Equine hydrotherapists: MIRVAP (IEH)

£90

Each application is looked at on an individual basis and you need to submit your equine CPD record and CV, evidencing your equine experience, education level, suitable professional courses, equine hydrotherapy experience and insurance cover (you are entitled to access our Group Insurance plan).

Additional evidence includes equine first aid and a water management course or training.

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Free Memberships

Student member

Learner on a relevant accredited course, providing evidence of course place.

Non Practising member

Maternity leave, illness, injury, or sabbatical, with approapriate run off insurance.

Council Appointed Memberships

Research Member (RES)

Professional research specialist operating in the interests of the development of the profession.

Hon Fellow / Fellow

Council appointed for outstanding service as part of IRVAP and the animal care industry.

CONTACTS

For Membership Enquiries - membership@irvap.org.uk
For Professional Development Matters - cpd@irvap.org.uk
For Canine Hydrotherapy Support - ich@irvap.org.uk
For Equine Hydrotherapy Support - ieh@irvap.org.uk
For Receipts and Transactions - treasurer@irvap.org.uk
For Mentoring and Support - mentoring@irvap.org.uk
For Student Support - student-support@irvap.org.uk
For The IRVAP Chair - irvapchair@irvap.org.uk