What is the RECOVER Initiative?
Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER)
The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative was spearheaded by a team of veterinary emergency and critical care specialists in 2010 with the goal of developing and disseminating the first evidence-based veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines.
Through the efforts of over 100 veterinary specialists working with the RECOVER Initiative, the very first evidence-based veterinary CPR guidelines were published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2012. New guidelines were published on June 26, 2024.
Our Mission
Empowering people to provide lifesaving care to animals through education, science, and community.
Our Vision
To create a connected worldwide community in which all animal caregivers are competent and confident in providing optimal lifesaving care to animals.
Our Focus
The RECOVER Initiative has Three Main Goals
Guidelines
Developing evidence-based guidelines for veterinary CPR.
Education
Providing courses and certifications for veterinary professionals, pet professionals, and pet owners to empower them to effectively perform CPR on cats and dogs.
Research
Addressing the knowledge gaps in veterinary CPR.
Learn More About RECOVER
The RECOVER Initiative is a non-profit program within ACVECC and VECCS dedicated to conducting high-quality education, evidence search, and guideline creation. Learn more about the RECOVER Initiative and veterinary CPR by exploring this website.
