Toronto Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre

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! 🩷
leigh.cj

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. 🩷

03/08/2026

We have had the honour of working with some pretty amazing women over the years, who in addition to pouring their heart and souls into every patient that we see, are also incredible mothers, sisters, aunts, caretakers, chefs, organizers, cheerleaders, teachers and friends.

Wishing all of the kick ass women on our team, and every other bad ass girl out there, a very happy 🥂
leigh.cj

caitlin.davidson

03/01/2026

The TVRC RVT team was out in full force at the OAVT conference this weekend getting their learn on and educating the next generation of RVTs about the field of rehab at the .vet booth.

We are so proud of our very own Christina who was a presenter again this year, and gave two very interesting talks on the use of veterinary orthotics and veterinary prosthetics in supporting mobility. Christina has a ton of knowledge and experience in these areas, and we are so glad that she had the opportunity to share her passion for the subject with her fellows RVTs.

Congratulations to all of the presenters and exhibitors on another successful conference! 🎉

02/14/2026

⏰ Last chance to join the waitlist!

Our Senior Dog Wellness & Mobility Masterclass launches February 15, and anyone on the waitlist before launch will receive a special discount code!

If you want to:
🩷 Better understand your senior dog
💜 Catch changes early
💙 Support comfort and mobility long-term

This course was made for you.

👉 DM us to join the waitlist now
🐶 Your senior dog will thank you

02/11/2026

This course is for you if:
✅ Your dog is slowing down
✅ You’re unsure what changes are “normal”
✅ You want to support mobility, comfort, and confidence
✅ You want to feel proactive — not reactive — about aging

Aging doesn’t have to mean decline.
With the right support, senior dogs can continue to thrive.

🐾 Senior Dog Wellness & Mobility Masterclass
📅 Launching Feb 15
💌 Waitlist members receive a discount code

02/09/2026

This isn’t just another “senior dog tips” course.

The Senior Dog Wellness & Mobility Masterclass includes:
✨ 8 in-depth modules
✨ Clear explanations of aging, pain, mobility & cognition
✨ Downloadable trackers and resources
✨ Guidance you can actually use at home
✨ Content developed by a veterinary rehabilitation team

We built this course to empower you — not overwhelm you. 💪

🎉 DM us to join the waitlist before February 15 and receive a launch discount