Updated COVID-19 Information
During the COVID-19 outbreak, NAVP members have continued to support animal welfare in the safest ways possible whilst remaining mindful of the pandemic. Detailed guidance has been issued to all members regarding the need to risk assess every appointment and ensure 'COVID-safe' working practices involving heightened biosecurity, PPE, and social distancing measures.
NAVP members recognise and support that public health is paramount and throughout they have followed guidance as to which cases are appropriate to be attending according to the fluctuating local and national measures in place at any point in time.
During this third national lockdown, veterinary physiotherapy case interventions based on animal welfare may continue providing that the results of a risk assessment are also satisfactory to ensure the safety of the client, the animal, and the practitioner. However, more routine work that can safely be postponed until restrictions have eased again should be delayed, and any cases that can effectively be supported remotely should be treated as such in order to minimise contacts and movements of people as far as possible.
This is not 'business as usual', but rest assured that NAVP members will continue to use their professional and clinical judgement to support your animal's wellbeing in the most appropriate manner whilst adhering to the guidelines given to the veterinary industry in support of public health.
NAVP members recognise and support that public health is paramount and throughout they have followed guidance as to which cases are appropriate to be attending according to the fluctuating local and national measures in place at any point in time.
During this third national lockdown, veterinary physiotherapy case interventions based on animal welfare may continue providing that the results of a risk assessment are also satisfactory to ensure the safety of the client, the animal, and the practitioner. However, more routine work that can safely be postponed until restrictions have eased again should be delayed, and any cases that can effectively be supported remotely should be treated as such in order to minimise contacts and movements of people as far as possible.
This is not 'business as usual', but rest assured that NAVP members will continue to use their professional and clinical judgement to support your animal's wellbeing in the most appropriate manner whilst adhering to the guidelines given to the veterinary industry in support of public health.
Welcome to NAVP
The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists was formed back in 1985 to promote the professional practice of veterinary physiotherapy. Working together with veterinary surgeons, the organisation has since grown substantially. NAVP aims to ensure that the highest standards of veterinary physiotherapy care will be delivered to animals by linking a strong foundation of scientific knowledge with clinical practice and continued research. NAVP is widely recognised in the industry for its pivotal role in developing the very first direct entry routes for veterinary physiotherapy training at both postgraduate and also now undergraduate level.
Our members are highly skilled in providing physiotherapy care for animals. By choosing an NAVP member you are assured that they:
1. Have qualified via a recognised accredited training programme
2. Carry appropriate professional and public liability insurance
3. Work in accordance with current legislation alongside your veterinary surgeon, and also in close conjunction with members of other related professions such as farriers, saddle fitters, trainers etc.
4. Are required to work within a professional code of conduct and ethics
5. Are required to continually maintain and enhance their skills post-qualification by completing appropriate programmes of continued professional development (CPD) annually in order to be able to maintain their membership status.
Our members are highly skilled in providing physiotherapy care for animals. By choosing an NAVP member you are assured that they:
1. Have qualified via a recognised accredited training programme
2. Carry appropriate professional and public liability insurance
3. Work in accordance with current legislation alongside your veterinary surgeon, and also in close conjunction with members of other related professions such as farriers, saddle fitters, trainers etc.
4. Are required to work within a professional code of conduct and ethics
5. Are required to continually maintain and enhance their skills post-qualification by completing appropriate programmes of continued professional development (CPD) annually in order to be able to maintain their membership status.
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