Description
Every veterinary practice does a great job with diagnosis, surgery, and treatment. The challenge is that recovery happens at home and most practices have no structured system to support it.
In this session, Dr. John Waterhouse BVSc CCRP explores the clinical and commercial case for integrating rehabilitation into general veterinary practice, including how to improve patient outcomes after discharge, strengthen client relationships during recovery, and create a new revenue stream without adding staff, equipment, or significant overhead.
This session includes a commercial component. Dr. Waterhouse is the founder of Canine Rehab On Demand, a veterinary home rehabilitation platform. His commercial interest in this topic will be disclosed at the outset of the session.
Learning Objectives
- An understanding of five core rehabilitation modalities — laser, underwater treadmill, shockwave therapy, PEMF, and therapeutic exercise with honest, evidence-based clinical rationale for each
- A clear picture of the post-discharge compliance gap and what the veterinary literature says about owner adherence and treatment outcomes
- A realistic, transparent revenue model for integrating rehabilitation incrementally into a general practice setting
- An overview of the spectrum of options available to GP practices from full in-house build to structured home rehabilitation programs and how to evaluate which entry point is right for your clinic
- Practical guidance on how to extend your clinic's care beyond the consultation room without increasing staff workload
