Florence Bliss, LVT, CCRP

Assistant Professor of Practice

Chief, Small Animal Physical Rehabilitation

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
205 Duck Pond Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061

florence@vt.edu

Education

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, 2011
Canine Rehab Certificate Program
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Associates Degree, Veterinary Technology, 2004
St. Petersburg Junior College
St. Petersburg, FL

BS, Wildlife Management, 2000
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Board certification

Licensed Veterinary Technician- 2004

Research interests

Innovative solutions/treatment options for pain management in canines and felines
Efficacy of therapeutic modalities (PEMFt, ESWT, Laser therapy)
Collaboration on projects utilizing measureable outcomes common in Rehabilitation (Stance Analysis and Gait Analysis)
Preventative Medicine - weight management, nutrition
Regenerative Medicine
Braces, Orthotics, Prosthetics

Professional memberships

2004-present: Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicians (VALVT)
2004-present: National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
2019 -present: International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM)
2015- present: American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV)