American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians

What American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians does

The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV) is a US-based nonprofit professional membership association serving veterinary rehabilitation practitioners. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Antonio with governing law in Michigan, AARV describes itself as a national association of veterinary professionals dedicated to improving quality of life for animals through physical rehabilitation. Its membership comprises licensed veterinarians (general practitioners and specialists in surgery, neurology, sports medicine), credentialed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, allied health professionals such as physical therapists, and students enrolled in accredited programs. Member tiers are priced at $113/year for veterinarians (with a $226 three-year option offering the third year free), $73 for interns/residents, $45 for credentialed technicians, and free for students, with multi-year discounts available across tiers.

AARV's core offerings are community and content assets rather than proprietary technology products. The organization runs on Wild Apricot membership management software and provides an online Find a Rehabilitation Professional directory, a curated Articles of Interest research database (indexed continuously since 2010), a Speaker Registry, a monthly Constant Contact email newsletter, a public events calendar, and a Member Log-In Portal supporting Google, Microsoft, and Apple authentication. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring membership dues, tiered corporate sponsorships (four tiers from $1,500 to $5,000, with 17+ active commercial partners), and event registration including the annual AARV Virtual Continuing Education Event. The association also provides free downloadable educational brochures, Model Standards documents, legislative updates via a designated legislative liaison, and member discounts negotiated with partner organizations. The customer base is structurally diversified across individual professionals and corporate sponsors, with no proprietary technology, no AI capabilities, and no external equity investment.

Name

American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians

Legal name

American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians

Website

https://rehabvets.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians is a US nonprofit professional membership association serving veterinarians, veterinary technicians, allied health professionals, and students in animal physical rehabilitation through membership dues, curated research, continuing education, and a public practitioner directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Professional Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMACAK

Veterinary Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMAAAJ

Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy (Hydrotherapy, Sports Med)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

Keywords

• Veterinary rehabilitation
• Professional association
• Continuing education
• Membership services
• Animal rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and multi-year membership fees collected from veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, allied health professionals, and interns/residents. Student membership is free for those enrolled in accredited veterinary, technician, or physical therapy programs. Multi-year terms offer cost savings (3-year terms provide the third year free).
2. Sponsorships and Advertising: Tiered sponsorship packages ranging from $1,500 to $5,000, plus banner advertising on website and newsletter (single and double banner ads in 1-year and 2-year terms). Classified and employment ads available for non-members at $100 per ad.
3. Event Registration: Revenue generated from events including the annual AARV Virtual Continuing Education Event and sponsored educational webinars. Event registration fees are refundable subject to event-specific terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV) is a national nonprofit professional membership association for veterinary professionals engaged in animal physical rehabilitation. It sells tiered membership subscriptions (veterinarian, intern/resident, technician, assistant, student) and provides member benefits including a Find a Rehabilitation Professional directory, an Articles of Interest research database, grant opportunities, a speaker registry, continuing education events, monthly newsletters, and advocacy resources. Sponsorship packages, banner advertising, and non-member classified ads are also sold to industry partners.

Product overview

The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV) operates as a national professional membership association offering a suite of member services and public resources. The organization's offerings center on its Wild Apricot-powered membership platform, which provides member log-in capabilities (supporting Google, Microsoft, and Apple authentication), access to an Articles of Interest research database, grant opportunities, and a Find a Rehabilitation Professional directory. For non-members and sponsors, AARV offers tiered sponsorship packages ranging from $400 to $5,000, banner advertising placements, and classified advertising. The association also provides educational resources including a free downloadable brochure, an events calendar, monthly newsletters, and a speaker registry. Student members receive free access with additional benefits including club support grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AARV Professional Membership Tiered annual and multi-year professional membership subscriptions for licensed veterinarians, interns/residents, credentialed veterinary technicians, assistants, and allied health professionals, granting access to the Articles of Interest Database, grant opportunities, continuing education webinars, member directory, and legislative updates.
• Student Membership Program
• AARV Sponsorship Tiers
• Banner Advertising
• Non-Member Classified Advertising
• AARV Continuing Education Events
• AARV Brochure

Quantifiable outcome

• Articles of Interest Database: 138+ results for common search terms like 'cruciate'
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (IAVRPT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored symposium originally scheduled for July 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The 2026 symposium was canceled. AARV supports this international organization and its educational events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VetFolio: AAHA-/NAVC-affiliated veterinary continuing education platform offering online CE for vet professionals. Competes with AARV for member education budget and engagement time.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Largest US veterinary professional association. AARV positions itself as a specialty affiliate; AVMA's broader resources and policy leverage represent an incumbency threat to AARV's specialty positioning.
• National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA): National association for credentialed veterinary technicians — a key AARV member segment. Overlaps on technician continuing education, advocacy, and credentialing.
• North American Veterinary Community (NAVC): Major veterinary continuing education conference organizer (VMX) and media platform. AARV speakers and members frequently participate in NAVC events; NAVC could expand into rehab-specific programming as a competitor.

Direct peers

• International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (IAVRPT): Direct international peer and explicit partner of AARV; IAVRPT is the global professional body for veterinary rehab professionals and co-sponsors educational events with AARV. Same mission, same member types, broader geographic scope.
• American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR): The board-certifying college for the veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation specialty. AARV members frequently interact with ACVSMR (resident research grants, certification pathways), and the two organizations share the same professional audience.

Emerging players

• Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI): Major rehabilitation certification provider (CCRP, CCRVN) and a Tier-1 Platinum AARV sponsor. Overlaps with AARV on member education and credentialing; competes for the same practitioner's training budget.
• Healing Oasis Wellness Center: Veterinary rehabilitation certification program (VMRT) and AARV Platinum sponsor run by AARV Board Member Pedro Luis Rivera. Provides direct certification pathway while also channeling members through AARV.
• Chi University: Veterinary continuing education and rehabilitation certification provider (9,000+ graduates from 75 countries) and AARV Silver sponsor. A parallel, education-led community that competes for member mindshare.
• Academy of Animal Sport Science (AASS): Equine sports therapy and rehabilitation certification body and AARV Platinum sponsor. Operates in the adjacent equine rehab niche with shared practitioner audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rehabvets
• Facebookfacebook.com/rehabvets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-association-of-rehabilitation-veterinarians

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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