I have been a veterinarian for 20 years. Having done on-call emergencies, surgery, dentistry, house call hospice and euthanasia and regular everyday medicine, I have extensive experience. Medicine is changing and becoming more and more fast-paced and less personal.
I wanted to spend the extra time to help patients who had complex needs, such as our senior patients. They deserve so much more than I could give in a 30-minute appointment.
When my own dog developed a serious muscle injury I was acutely aware of our limitations to deal with this in general practice. She required 6 months of physical therapy to return to sport and I realized the value and power of rehabilitation medicine.
That experience pushed me to pursue further education in rehabilitation medicine. I have completed the training for this and I am now Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist. To be clear, I am not considered a specialist but a general practitioner that has extra training in rehabilitation.
This field excites me because it is really about comfort and quality of life. I now have the resources to really feel like I can make a difference in these animal’s lives and provide some therapy that is outside the realm of the regular exam room. Although medications are still part of my scope of practice, I have so many new tools to reduce pain and get pets back in motion.
At E-Motion Veterinary Rehabilitation, we believe Every pet deserves to be in MOTION.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our pet patients through individualized, science-based care.
Benefits of House Calls:
Convenience, stress reduction for pets, personalized home environment assessment.
How to Prepare:
Please find a space that is comfortable for both you and your pet but that also has space for them to move around a bit.
We may have them lay down so having their bed handy is also a great plan. Going outside for a brief walk may be part of the exam so having a leash and your jacket handy is also ideal. Have a list of any questions you might have.
We will bring our own treats, but having some of your pet’s favourites handy is a good idea.
What to Expect:
A typical house call starts with getting to know you and your pet and making sure everyone is comfortable. We then will go over the history and questionnaire you were provided with. This is also a time to ask questions and discuss your goals. After that we will examine your pet. Depending on the problem area this may be done part in standing and part laying down. We may go for a short walk outside to see them move as well. After that we will go over the findings and discuss your goals.
We will then formulate a plan based on these goals.
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