| "May we utilize our knowledge, talents, and tools to relieve pain and restore
fitness for those animals to which we are entrusted."
2006 HARTZ VETERINARIAN
OF THE YEAR RUNNER-UP
In 2001 Hartz Mountain Corp., the leading
manufacturer and marketer of pet
care products in the US and Canada,
created its “Veterinarian of the Year”
program to honor veterinarians who
have demonstrated an outstanding
commitment to patients, their families
and to their communities. This year,
out of 1,000 veterinarians nominated,
Dr. Ava Frick was selected as runner-up!
OTHER HONORS AND AWARDS
Franklin County Humane Society of Missouri
Visionary Award
International Who’s Who of Professionals
Service Award, C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs, Inc.
Arizona Humane Society Service Award |
Her veterinary career has transitioned from
one of a busy conventional practitioner,
specializing in rabbits, to a specialty in the
field of chiropractic and animal rehabilitation.
Always looking and reaching beyond
the customary, in 1997 Dr. Ava became
interested in physical therapy and ventured
into the human field seeking knowledge
about other applications of pain management
she could use for animals.
Growing up on a farm and working at
Purina’s Research Farm, nutrition has
remained a focus of her current practice.
There she uses a body systems approach
to address function from a nutritional
perspective.
Professional Organizations:
- American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
- American Academy of Pain Management
- American Canine Sports Medicine Association
 American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, Lifetime Member- Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
- Veterinary Botanical Medical Association
- Veterinary Wound Management Society
In The Press:
Programs and Seminars
Dr. Ava Frick’s topics are as varied as the
talents she possesses. She educates and
entertains pet owners, horse trainers,
veterinarians, and just about anyone interested
in helping themselves or their animals.
Ava can improve your understanding
of nutrition, herbs, pain management,
animal chiropractic and rehabilitation. Balancing the autonomic nervous system
by utilizing all of these modalities is her
passion in practice and she blends this
interesting perspective into many of her
presentations. For the veterinarian, Ava
addresses how to better implement,
promote and market these new facets into
their particular hospital setting and style.
Dr. Frick has had a life of challenging
accomplishments. She has authored
many magazine and newspaper articles,
hosted two radio talk shows and has done
many hours of public speaking. Her
originality, energy and enthusiasm make
each presentation most enjoyable.
For more information on Ava's seminars, click here.
To read some of the article's Ava has been quoted in, click here
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