Toronto Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre

11/09/2026

A senior-friendly home does not require a renovation.

Start with the places your dog uses every day: the route to the door, the floor beside their bed, and the path to their water bowl. Better traction, clearer pathways and a supportive place to rest can remove a lot of unnecessary slipping, scrambling and hesitation.

Want more ideas? Home setup is one of the practical topics we cover in the Senior Dog Wellness & Mobility Masterclass.

Which room in your home is the hardest for your dog to navigate?

Senior Dog Wellness & Mobility Masterclass: https://torontovetrehab.com/seniordogmasterclass
Join TVRC Senior Dogs, our free Facebook community: https://facebook.com/groups/1950464165478315/

11/09/2026

We're hiring!

TVRC is looking for a rehab-certified practitioner to join our Toronto team (1735 Queen St E) as a Veterinary Rehabilitation Practitioner — a temporary full- or part-time contract (12–24 months) providing maternity leave coverage.

You'll develop and deliver individualized rehab programs — therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, shockwave, laser, electrical stimulation and hydrotherapy — for patients recovering from orthopedic, neurologic and soft tissue conditions.

We're looking for a practitioner certified in canine rehabilitation (CCRP, CCRT, CCRA or equivalent) who loves client education and collaborative care.

Apply: send your resume/CV, cover letter and credentials to [email protected], subject line "Veterinary Rehabilitation Practitioner."

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share.

11/05/2026

Dogs rarely announce discomfort with one obvious sign.

More often, the changes are gradual: a slower rise, a shorter walk, a new hesitation at the stairs, or less interest in something they used to enjoy. Those changes can have many causes, and pain is one possibility worth investigating.

This week, take two minutes to notice:

- How does your dog get up after a nap?
- How do the first few steps look?
- Has their walking pace or confidence changed?
- Are they avoiding slippery floors, stairs or jumping?

If something has changed, our free Senior Dog Mobility Assessment is a helpful starting point. Persistent or worsening changes should also be discussed with your veterinarian or rehabilitation team.

What subtle change have you noticed in your senior dog?

Free Senior Dog Mobility Assessment: https://9h43r2yxr89.typeform.com/to/NA3R2kIf
Join TVRC Senior Dogs, our free Facebook community: https://facebook.com/groups/1950464165478315/

11/02/2026

November is Senior Pet Month. 💛

Age is inevitable — but discomfort, loss of confidence and “just slowing down” should not automatically be dismissed as old age without a closer look.

All month, we’ll be sharing practical ways to help senior dogs stay comfortable, mobile and engaged in the activities they love: spotting subtle signs of pain, supporting strength, making home life easier and preparing for winter.

Want to go further?

🐾 Join TVRC Senior Dogs, our free Facebook community for people who want to help their senior dogs remain active through their golden years.

🎓 Explore our online Senior Dog Wellness & Mobility Masterclass. For November, save $30 with SENIOR30 — CA$129 instead of CA$159 until November 30.

Tell us in the comments: How old is your senior dog, and what do they still love doing most?

🐾 Join the group: https://facebook.com/groups/1950464165478315/
🎓 Masterclass: https://torontovetrehab.com/seniordoglanding

07/06/2026

Check out my interview with Grey Paws and All where we discuss how rehab can improve the life of senior patients!

As our dogs age, many of us assume slowing down is simply part of g...

04/27/2026

Totally agree! This is not the first piece of equipment that you should be reaching for at the beginning of a rehab journey!

I am deeply concerned about the growing trend of canine physiotherapists using wobble cushions online. A quick search of Tiktok or Instagram and you’ll see dogs jumping straight onto unstable equipment because it looks fun and eye-catching.

Starting a dog on unstable surfaces too early is not good conditioning or rehab.

Without a solid foundation of strength, control and body awareness, dogs will overcompensate. Instead of activating the correct muscles, dogs often shift weight and brace through the wrong areas just to stay upright. This reinforces poor movement patterns, whether the dog is recovering from injury or simply training. The sudden shift of a wobble cushion can cause unnecessary strain on joints and soft tissue injuries.

No 20-second viral video is going to teach a skill that requires proper training. You need to build foundations, work on proprioception, and then start to challenge balance.

Wobble cushions have their place in physiotherapy, but they’re not a toy and shouldn’t be a trend.

04/24/2026

Big congratulations to Jenna on completing her CHPT certification! 🎉

CHPT (Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Technician) is a meaningful and specialized certification focused on providing compassionate, comfort-centered care for patients with life-limiting conditions. It reflects advanced knowledge in pain management, quality of life support, and helping both patients and their families navigate difficult stages with empathy and dignity.
We’re so happy to have Jenna bring this level of care and dedication to our team… and also slightly in awe of the ever-growing number of letters behind her name. At this rate, we may need to upgrade her business cards. 😉

We are so proud of you Jenna! 🩷
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04/20/2026

This Veterinary Receptionist Week, we’re celebrating the incredible women who are the heart and first point of contact at Toronto Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre 💙

✨ Allie, Bre, and Erika ✨

They are so much more than friendly faces at the front desk:
• They guide our clients through what can often feel like overwhelming moments
• They ensure every pet’s journey starts with compassion and clarity
• They keep our days running smoothly behind the scenes (no small task!)
• They advocate for our patients and support our entire team every single day

In a rehab setting, where clients are often navigating post-surgical recovery, chronic pain, or neurologic disease, their role is everything. They listen, reassure, organize, and care—deeply.

We are endlessly grateful for the empathy, patience, and dedication you bring to our clinic. Our patients and their people are better because of you.

💬 If you’ve interacted with Allie, Bre, or Erika, we’d love for you to share a kind word below!

04/05/2026

Hope the Easter Bunny is good to you!! 🐰🐣

03/22/2026

We know that not every senior dog will have access to a formal rehabilitation program; which is why we created the Senior Dog Wellness & Mobility Masterclass.

We want to empower the caregivers of senior dogs to be able to recognize the earliest signs of pain, feel confident in what they can do to address it, and know when it is time to ask for help.

Check out the link in our bio for more info. 🩷