Advanced Care

Animal Rehabilitation

Our animal hospital offers physical therapy for pets and rehabilitative services to help them recover from surgeries, injuries, and live more comfortably as they age. Get the convenience of local appointments and the peace of mind of trained staff under Veterinarian supervision working with your pet to regain or maintain mobility and strength.

VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital has invested years in research and training to provide the best practices, tools and equipment to make a difference in the health of your pet, as well as service or competition animals.

Conditions we treat with physical therapy and rehabilitation for pets

  • Surgery recovery
  • Gait abnormalities
  • Pain
  • Overuse injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Geriatric conditions
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Inflammation and swelling

Our therapy processes and equipment include

  • Class IV Laser
  • Cavaletti poles
  • Physioball
  • Computerized gait analyzer
  • Manual manipulation
  • Strength, coordination, flexibility and balance
  • Aquatics
  • Cryo (cold) and heat
  • Physical therapy videos help you care for your pet after a procedure

Please contact us to discuss the best options for optional health for your pets and service animals.

Hands-On Therapy

VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital is here to provide manual therapy. Some techniques include:

  • Soft TIssue Work – Our professionals will use various techniques to relieve soft tissue tension.
  • Stretching – to improve muscles, flexibility, and, aid mobility.
  • Massage – to promote circulation and relieve discomfort.
  • Range of Motion – to improve the joints of the pet.

Pet Acupuncture

Acupuncture is used for people but can be used on animals as well. Acupuncture promotes healing and health.

Acupuncture has been practiced for centuries in Chinese medicine and is used to promote neurotransmitters and increase circulation. Our professionals will target certain points on your Pet that will be stimulated by needles, laser, or injections or vitamins and anti-inflammatories.

VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital is here to utilize acupuncture for all small pets with the goal of reducing pain and inflammation to assist in rehab.

Therapeutic Pet Exercises


Therapeutic pet exercises are used for an active range of motion, coordination, flexibility, and focus on improving core strength. These therapeutic exercises are designed to help your pet recover from injury and will also help to prevent future injuries.