VETERINARY MASSAGE & REHABILITATION THERAPY PROGRAM
PLEASE: REFRESH YOUR BROWSER TO MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION! To all applicants: The Healing Oasis Wellness Center attempts to offer the programs as announced. However, the HOWC reserves the right to adjust program faculty, location, dates, times, and tuition to accommodate unanticipated occurrences. The HOWC is not responsible for any cost/expenses incurred by registrants due to program adjustments or cancellations.
PLEASE NOTE:
- We provide EXTENSIVE hands-on clinical learning under the supervision of experts (board-certified), residents, and outstanding faculty.
- Species content (dogs and or horses) will be determined according to the student attendees’ preferences. For example, we can work on all dogs or a mixture of dogs & horses.
- Please note that all clinical and practical work is included in the program, and NO EXTERNAL (added) EXTERNSHIPS ARE REQUIRED (minimizing time away from your practice)!
- All attendees also receive CE for attending the Modules. Current approvals include AHVMA (AVMA HOD recognized organization); Validated CE presented by an Accredited Institution accredited under the US Dept. of Education, AAVSB-RACE (ID#87-37619 for 54hrs), and the MN Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
WHAT LICENSED PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE POST-GRADUATE STATE-APPROVED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM: Post-Grad_Cert_VMRT_Program_Testimonials
If you are trying to make a decision, compare COST, TIME AWAY FROM YOUR PRACTICE, and, most importantly, the number of students allowed for the program (to provide an excellent student-to-instructor ratio during hands-on lab and clinical cases).
Dates for the Veterinary Massage and Rehab Therapy Program (NOTE: Tuition cost is $5,285.00.)
VMRT Spring Class 2024: This program consists of 142hrs of supervised instruction, divided into 4 [four] Modules. A minimum number of students must be met to hold the program. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
- Module I: Mar 14th – 17th., 2024
- Module II: Apr 18th – 21st., 2024
- Module III: May 16th – 19th, 2024
- Module IV: June 6th – 9th, 2024
VMRT Spring Class – 2025. This program consists of 142hrs of supervised instruction, divided into 4 [four] Modules. A minimum number of students must be met to hold the program.
- Module I: Mar 13th – 16th, 2025
- Module II: Apr 10th – 13th, 2025
- Module III: May 15th – 18th, 2025
- Module IV: June 5th – 8th, 2025
VMRT Semester Future Classes – This program consists of 142hrs of supervised instruction, divided into 4 [four] Modules. A minimum number of students must be met to hold the program. TBD
- Module I:
- Module II:
- Module III:
- Module IV:
Description:
A 142 hours Postgraduate State-Approved Certification Program is open to licensed veterinarians, licensed or certified veterinary technicians, licensed physical therapists, licensed nurses, licensed/certified massage therapists, or any other licensed healthcare professional. Length of the program: 4 (four) Modules (Thursday 8:00 AM until Sunday at 1:00 PM).
All successful graduates:
- Will receive unlimited access to consultations with the program director
- Will be listed in our “Find a Graduate/Alumni” section
- Discount for CE seminars and a yearly convention
Faculty:
- Teresa Calvert, DVM, CVSMT, CMRT
- Amber Ihrke, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT, CVSMT (Senior Faculty)
- Andris Kaneps, DVM, Ph.D., DACVS, DACVSMR (guest faculty speaker)
- Rosemary LoGiudice, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, CVSMT, FCoAC (Senior Faculty)
- Julia Tomlinson, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, CVSMT
- Deanne Zenoni, DVM, CVA, CSMT, CVMRT (Senior Faculty)
- Michelle J. Rivera, MT, VDT, CVMRT (Program Director)
- Pedro Luis Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR, FCoAC (Program Director)
Cost of the VMRT Postgraduate State-Approved Certification Program: $5,285.00
Form of payment: Check (no foreign checks) or money orders drawn on a US Bank account; cash or credit cards (MC / Visa).
*** Please note that there is a 3.2% charge for all CC transactions! ***
Please call the office for those who have successfully completed a postgraduate state-approved certification program in Veterinary Rehabilitation and would like to audit either Module I, II, or III.
All animals used during all of the hands-on lab has been given a second chance on life and come to us from abuse and neglect and in return for their “new lease on life.” They help the student learn and understand the science as well as the compassion that we as professionals strive for.