Training & Qualifications

What qualifies someone to practice animal rehabilitation? Why do you need to see a rehabilitation veterinarian? At Integrative Pet Care we believe that quality rehabilitation and complementary care starts with the proper training and certification of the veterinarians and their assistants (Physical Therapists and Therapy Assistants).

According to the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV):

The PM&R (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) veterinarian is trained to evaluate the whole patient and not just focus on the perceived injury or illness. The PM&R veterinarian has the ability to perform in depth examinations, order diagnostic testing, and prescribe appropriate therapy to address the many different problems seen. Following evaluation the PM&R veterinarian can perfect a treatment plan, monitor patient progress and adjust therapeutic recommendations to achieve success. (www.rehabvets.org/infoforvets.lasso)

At Integrative Pet Care our team of veterinarians are formally trained and certified in canine rehabilitation, veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic. This training has been completed through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, University of Tennessee in Cooperation with Northeast Seminars, The Chi Instituteand The Healing Oasis. Each of our animal rehabilitation therapists holds their certification in canine rehabilitation either as a CCRT, CCRA or CCRP*. In addition to their formal training and certification, members of your pet's rehabilitation team continue to pursue in-house training as well as continuing education opportunities.

For specific credentials of each member of our rehab team, please visit the staff page.

*CCRT- Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapists, CCRA- Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant, CCRP- Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practioner.

Click here to read a good article, by Dr. Narda Robinson, outlining the reasons for close veterinary oversight in an animal rehabilitation facility

Other Staff Profiles at Integrative Pet Care

Dr. Megan Ridley Veterinarian Dr. Ridley received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Cornell University in 2001. She is certified in veterinary acupuncture through the Chi Institute and canine rehabilitation through the ...

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Dr. Rosemary LoGiudice Veterinarian Dr. LoGiudice is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) with nearly 30 years experience as a veterinarian. Her desire to help companion animals realize an improved quality of life inspired ...

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Dr. Molly Flaherty Veterinarian Molly Flaherty, DVM, CVA*, CCRP*, CVC* Dr. Molly Flaherty attended Iowa State University for her bachelor's degree and then Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine for her doctor of veterinary ...

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Dr. Kimberly Curtis Veterinarian Kimberly Curtis, DVM, CVA*, CVC* Dr. Curtis has been in practice for 15 years, most recently for Handle with Care Home Veterinary Services. She is certified in both veterinary acupuncture and ...

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