No. The requirements are the same and the title will likely be the same for all eligible health professionals.

Your letters should be written by a Diplomate (AVMA, AVA, ECV, AAPM or regional equivalent), CVA, CCRP, CCRT, CCRA, VTS.

This encourages networking with colleagues who are well positioned to be supportive of pain related case management.

For those members that lack access to any of the above credentialed professionals, we will accept letters written by any licensed veterinary health professional or licensed human health professional.

For those members that lack access to any of the above credentialed professionals, we will accept letters written by any licensed veterinary health professional or licensed human health professional.

This option removes any restriction associated with professionals in more remote settings while helping the applicant network with their colleagues on the subject of pain management.

Member should include a letter clarifying their need for this alternative option.

A standardized form will be provided by the IVAPM to facilitate the reference process.