A full-circle recovery story for Hera
Beautiful German Shepherd, Hera, recently reminded us how quickly the unexpected can happen, and how powerful a full-team approach can be for recovery.
Customised rehab programs to help your pet live their best life.
Help keep your pet mobile and pain-free
Call on specialist advice to improve outcomes
Access resources to improve recovery post-surgery
Whether you’re nursing your pet through illness, injury or ageing, AREC’s animal rehabilitation and physiotherapy services can improve their recovery and quality of life.
These services complement medical and surgical treatments, speeding healing through rehabilitation (like our human physiotherapy), conditioning and strengthening exercises.
We assist with regaining mobility after spinal surgery, joint surgeries and nerve recovery.
We improve outcomes using exercise physiology, massage, laser and regenerative medicine when indicated. Strength and endurance can be developed in our state-of-the-art hydrotherapy underwater treadmill where we’re exercising in a weight supported environment. It’s particularly helpful in recovery from spinal surgeries and joint surgeries.
We also empower owners through education, providing handouts and coaching on at-home techniques like massage and exercise therapy, enabling you to support your pet’s recovery every step of the way.
Our surgical specialists manage spinal and joint surgeries plus cruciate repairs to improve mobility.
Our trained rehabilitation vet speeds up recovery with regenerative medicine, stem cell and laser therapy, and hydrotherapy.
Pet owners receive education and information to support their pet’s health and wellbeing at home.
AREC’s qualified rehabilitation veterinarian can work with your pet following emergency surgery. We also accept referrals from general practice vets to support ongoing recovery.
Emergency surgery: If your pet comes to us in an emergency, we can speed up their recovery with a customised rehabilitation program.
Chronic conditions: Your vet may refer your pet to us for more intensive therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Post-surgery rehab: We support pets following emergency or major surgery (even if we didn’t conduct the surgery).
Specialist referrals: Vets can refer pets to us for specialist rehabilitation services via the referral form below.
With a dedicated rehabilitation veterinarian and an experienced emergency and critical care team on hand, AREC is committed to improving the health of your pets.
We have a dedicated animal rehabilitation vet on hand to guide recovery.
Our purpose-built centre is equipped with the latest tools and technologies, including laser therapy and our new hydrotherapy treadmill.
With over 100 staff, our team has a wealth of skills and experience to share.
We provide ongoing education to help you manage their recovery at home.
Dr Lindy Price
BVSc (Hons) MACVSc (Surgery) CCRP
Dr Lindy Price has more than 25 years’ experience in general practice, a BVSc(hons), and has completed her memberships in surgery MACVS(surg). While performing small animal orthopaedic procedures, Lindy started to explore rehabilitation techniques for her patients to assist their recovery. She went on to study veterinary rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner in 2017. She champions hip health in animals through the Hip Health Project and is the proprietor of New Life Vet in Newcastle.
Candice Carroll
RVN
Candice Carroll is an experience veterinary nurse with 10 years’ experience. She is a qualified remedial massage therapist for canines and is passionate about rehabilitation, senior patient care and intubated patient care. She also has an interest in animal nutrition to assist in the comfort of patients.
When performed on an underwater treadmill, it reduces stress on joints and muscles, making movement easier and less painful, while still improving strength, mobility, and overall wellbeing. This makes it especially valuable for pets recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or older patients who benefit from earlier support than land-based exercise allows.
We’re excited to share that our underwater treadmill will be available when our new building opens, giving your pets even greater access to this highly beneficial therapy.
Rehabilitation and injury recovery
Improved circulation and lymphatic drainage
Better balance, stability, gait, and posture
Enhanced pain management and reduced hypersensitivity
Weight loss and conditioning support
Low-impact strengthening and flexibility
Reduced swelling and joint loading
Relaxed muscles, improved comfort, and increased blood flow
Read more about our Hydrophysio Canine 5 Underwater Treadmill V2.
We believe every pet deserves a good life. Here at AREC, our animal rehabilitation services help your pet recover quickly from surgery. We support ill, injured, and ageing pets, delivering services to reduce pain, increase mobility and enhance their quality of life.
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