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Professional Organisations
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
The professional, educational and trade union body for chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and physiotherapy assistants.
interactiveCSP
InteractiveCSP enables clinical peers to keep up to date, to interact and to share knowledge and resources with others who share their interests. The site is only available to registered users.
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
The regulatory body for the UK veterinary profession. They set standards for veterinary education and professional conduct to safeguard the health and welfare of animals under veterinary care and to protect the interests of the animal owning public.
Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS)
Exists to provide advice and information to veterinary surgeons and others actively involved in the management of veterinary practices. The society does not provide clinical advice or services to members of the public, who are advised to direct their queries to their own veterinary surgeon.
Education
Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
University of London Vet School in London, UK which provides undergraduate and post graduate teaching, research and scholarship.
<ahref="http://www.bcom.ac.uk/courses/cpd/thetreatmentofanimalswithosteopathy"target="_blank">British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM)
The college of osteopathy that is accredited and fulfilling quality standards by the General Osteopathic Council (GOC).
British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA)
Promotes veterinary and allied sciences related to the welfare of the horse.
British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA)
Fosters high scientific and educational standards of small animal medicine and surgery in practice, teaching and research.
College of Animal Welfare (CAW)
Furthers animal welfare through education and training. Specialises in veterinary nursing and animal care training.
Services
<ahref="http://www.skfservices.com/" target="_blank">SKF Services
Electrotherapy equipment and accessories - supply, service and repair.
Centurion Systems
Centurion are the world leaders in pulsed magnetic, laser and respiratory therapy equipment. Specializing in a range of equipment to treat various human, equine and canine related injuries and conditions.
The Laser Exchange
Laser equipment and accessories - supply, training, service and repair.
OrthoPets Europe
Supplies a range of custom made orthotic & prosthetic devices for animals, primarily dogs.
Lambda Photometrics Ltd are the UK Distributor for the LiteCure, LLC range of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy products for the Veterinary market. Supplying high power lasers for small and large animal treatments for a variety of applications.
Insurance
LFC Graybrook Ltd
ACPAT is an Introducer Appointed Representative of LFC Graybrook Ltd. The ACPAT Block Insurance Scheme is available for eligible members.
Other websites that may be of interest
<ahref="http://www.horseandcountry.tv/" target="_blank">Horse and Country
A new TV channel dedicated to equestrianism and rural affairs that also has a website with an online TV service and a news page. Programmes include coverage of major equine events (show jumping, dressage and eventing) and documentaries on natural horsemanship, equine health and style and other sports and pastimes as well as rural pastimes and businesses.
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.
National Orgainsation of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists
To set and maintain high standards so that NARCH can assure the public, veterinary professionals and pet insurance providers of the high level of education, continued professional development and integrity of all Registered Canine Hydrotherapists.
CHA Canine Hydrotherapy Association
The Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) is a UK based organisation whose aims are to provide self-regulation and set benchmark standards of treatment, operation, training, supervision, first aid, record keeping and water quality for all our members. We will also conduct research into canine hydrotherapy and welcome enquiries or contributions from any interested party in this respect.