Rehabilitation

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Charlottesville Veterinary
Rehabilitation Services

Just like humans, animals need rehabilitative services for a variety of reasons. Surgery, injuries, advancing age, and genetic conditions can all impact your pet’s mobility or cause chronic pain. We are proud to offer your pet rehabilitation services to help them get back to living a normal, healthy life.

Pet rehabilitation offers a range of benefits, including improved mobility, pain management, and faster recovery from injuries and surgeries. Our veterinarians and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioners (CCRPs) provide the highest caliber of care for our veterinary patients.

During your consultation with one of our CCRPs, your pet will receive a custom rehabilitation plan. This program considers your pet's individual needs and offers a clear path to recovery.

Rehabilitation Services

  • Comprehensive consultation and evaluations
  • Hydrotherapy / underwater Treadmill
  • Low impact exercises
  • Manual therapies
  • Strength and conditioning training
  • Therapeutic ultrasound
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Unit
  • Weight loss management
  • Post-surgical packages
  • Palliative/comfort care

Our goal is to improve your pet’s strength and mobility, decrease pain, and accelerate recovery after injury or surgery. We take great pride in helping our canine and feline patients feel more like themselves again. Above all, your pet’s comfort is our utmost priority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is rehabilitation safe for my pet?

A: Yes. All therapy sessions are supervised by trained professionals who tailor treatments to your pet’s comfort level and medical condition. Safety and gradual progress are our top priorities.

Q: How long does rehabilitation take?
Q: Will my pet be in pain during therapy?
Q: Do I need a referral for rehabilitation services?

Rehabilitation CCRP

Kiah

Kiah Woodberry, LVT, CCRP

Kiah is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP). She started working at VVSE in 2016 as a surgery treatment technician where she developed an interest in the rehabilitation of neurologic and orthopedic post-operative patients. Kiah completed her CCRP in 2023, and since has found her passion in helping older patients gain strength and increase mobility to live a more comfortable life in addition to her Kiah love of post-operative care. , LVT, CCRP

Isabel, Rehab Assistant

Isabel is the Rehabilitation Assistant at Virginia Veterinary Specialists and Emergency. She joined the team in 2023 as a Surgical Assistant, where she discovered her passion for post- operative care and rehabilitation. In February 2025, she transitioned to the rehabilitation department full-time and has enjoyed helping patients regain their strength and mobility ever since.

Isabel