Referring Veterinarians FAQs
Once we receive an appointment request from a client, an appointment will be scheduled in a timely manner. The first visit for the Initial Rehabilitation Consultation is scheduled for 1 hour.. At the first visit, a physical evaluation, rehabilitation evaluation, and detailed consultation will be performed. From there, once any necessary diagnostics are completed and any recommended updates to the pet’s nutrition, medication/pain management, and supplement plan are initiated, the first Rehabilitation session is scheduled. At the first session, individual therapeutic modalities are initiated based on the patient’s needs, and a detailed home exercise plan (HEP) is designed and demonstrated to the client. Clients utilize an app at home for the HEP guide (Wibbi) and journaling how their pet is responding to the different exercises. Continued rehabilitative care is tailored and continued until the rehabilitative goals are met. Our Rehabilitation sessions are roughly 50-60 minutes depending upon how many modalities are performed. We also accommodate drop-off patients. A rehabilitation plan can be designed to meet most every client’s needs. Some owners may have time or financial constraints that prevent regular rehabilitative visits but they still desire the benefits of rehabilitation. For these clients we can set up a home exercise plan and modify it as needed. Every effort is made to help our clients get their pet back into a normal lifestyle as quickly and as stress free as possible. We also believe that communication plays a vital role in positive recovery. We are always accessible to our clients by phone or email to answer questions or for moral support.
Absolutely! Rehabilitation is a team effort. The team includes the client, patient, referring veterinarian and the rehabilitation staff. We offer your patients the benefits of rehabilitation while under your care. Referring veterinarians will be updated on the patient throughout the rehabilitation process. All medical concerns will be addressed by calling the referring veterinarian and recommending that the patient be re-evaluated by the referring veterinarian before rehabilitation continues. Once we have reached our goal and feel the patient is ready to be discharged from rehabilitation, we will send the referring veterinarian a final report. Veterinarians are always encouraged to contact us with any questions that they may have.
All of our patients are seen on a referral basis by the regular veterinarian or a specialist. Referrals may submitted via the form on our website. If a client calls us directly, we will either call you or have the client call you for a referral. We would like to know the medical and surgical history of the patient and we would also like copies of lab work and radiographs that are pertinent for this referral. This enables us to make a more comprehensive rehabilitative plan.
You have referred them here for rehabilitation and that is for what they will be treated. If the patient appears to possibly have, for example, a UTI noted during a rehabilitation visit or they have another need (i.e out of a medicine you have prescribed them), we may contact you and ask if you would like us to handle their care. This is as a convenience to our mutual client and to you. We will not honor requests for any regular care-they will always be referred back to their regular veterinarian.
The sooner the better. If you have a patient that is going to need surgery, “prehab” is recommended if time allows. Prehab includes strengthening or weight-loss before surgery and teaching the patient/client post-surgical exercises in advance. We recommend that simple exercises be started immediately post surgery as soon as the incision is healed and any suture or staple removal is complete. We understand the need for reduced activity or confinement after these surgeries. We also understand the importance of returning these patients to function quickly and safely. We make sure the client understands the importance of the restrictions given to them by their veterinarian and use rehabilitation as an adjunct therapy that is designed to work with those recommendations. If the pet is a non-surgical patient, then the best time to refer them is as soon as you diagnose the problem. Remember, we are here to work in conjunction with you. You are always free to call with questions.
Of course! Almost any dog can benefit from a regular conditioning program for optimal health. These programs would focus on muscle tone, core strength, endurance and overall strengthening, along with enrichment and fun. Our Rehabilitation Practitioner (CVT/CCRP) creates a custom program for each pet and can also help healthy patients with weight loss. See the Recreation section of our website to learn more!
Referring Veterinarians FAQs
Once we receive an appointment request from a client, an appointment will be scheduled in a timely manner. The first visit for the Initial Rehabilitation Consultation is scheduled for 1 hour.. At the first visit, a physical evaluation, rehabilitation evaluation, and detailed consultation will be performed. From there, once any necessary diagnostics are completed and any recommended updates to the pet’s nutrition, medication/pain management, and supplement plan are initiated, the first Rehabilitation session is scheduled. At the first session, individual therapeutic modalities are initiated based on the patient’s needs, and a detailed home exercise plan (HEP) is designed and demonstrated to the client. Clients utilize an app at home for the HEP guide (Wibbi) and journaling how their pet is responding to the different exercises. Continued rehabilitative care is tailored and continued until the rehabilitative goals are met. Our Rehabilitation sessions are roughly 50-60 minutes depending upon how many modalities are performed. We also accommodate drop-off patients. A rehabilitation plan can be designed to meet most every client’s needs. Some owners may have time or financial constraints that prevent regular rehabilitative visits but they still desire the benefits of rehabilitation. For these clients we can set up a home exercise plan and modify it as needed. Every effort is made to help our clients get their pet back into a normal lifestyle as quickly and as stress free as possible. We also believe that communication plays a vital role in positive recovery. We are always accessible to our clients by phone or email to answer questions or for moral support.
Absolutely! Rehabilitation is a team effort. The team includes the client, patient, referring veterinarian and the rehabilitation staff. We offer your patients the benefits of rehabilitation while under your care. Referring veterinarians will be updated on the patient throughout the rehabilitation process. All medical concerns will be addressed by calling the referring veterinarian and recommending that the patient be re-evaluated by the referring veterinarian before rehabilitation continues. Once we have reached our goal and feel the patient is ready to be discharged from rehabilitation, we will send the referring veterinarian a final report. Veterinarians are always encouraged to contact us with any questions that they may have.
All of our patients are seen on a referral basis by the regular veterinarian or a specialist. Referrals may submitted via the form on our website. If a client calls us directly, we will either call you or have the client call you for a referral. We would like to know the medical and surgical history of the patient and we would also like copies of lab work and radiographs that are pertinent for this referral. This enables us to make a more comprehensive rehabilitative plan.
You have referred them here for rehabilitation and that is for what they will be treated. If the patient appears to possibly have, for example, a UTI noted during a rehabilitation visit or they have another need (i.e out of a medicine you have prescribed them), we may contact you and ask if you would like us to handle their care. This is as a convenience to our mutual client and to you. We will not honor requests for any regular care-they will always be referred back to their regular veterinarian.
The sooner the better. If you have a patient that is going to need surgery, “prehab” is recommended if time allows. Prehab includes strengthening or weight-loss before surgery and teaching the patient/client post-surgical exercises in advance. We recommend that simple exercises be started immediately post surgery as soon as the incision is healed and any suture or staple removal is complete. We understand the need for reduced activity or confinement after these surgeries. We also understand the importance of returning these patients to function quickly and safely. We make sure the client understands the importance of the restrictions given to them by their veterinarian and use rehabilitation as an adjunct therapy that is designed to work with those recommendations. If the pet is a non-surgical patient, then the best time to refer them is as soon as you diagnose the problem. Remember, we are here to work in conjunction with you. You are always free to call with questions.
Of course! Almost any dog can benefit from a regular conditioning program for optimal health. These programs would focus on muscle tone, core strength, endurance and overall strengthening, along with enrichment and fun. Our Rehabilitation Practitioner (CVT/CCRP) creates a custom program for each pet and can also help healthy patients with weight loss. See the Recreation section of our website to learn more!
