Canine Rehabilitation for Nurses & Techs
Online Course
The Missing Link in Canine Recovery
May 21st - June 18th, 2026
Live & Online
Thursday Nights 7:30pm (QLD Time)
10 CPD Points
Early Bird Special
Save $100 When You Register by 23rd April 2026!
Your investment: $247 AUD (Normally $347 AUD)
Early Bird Ends 23rd April 2026
Hear From Our Educator Ashlee Callander
Is This Course for You?
If you’re a qualified vet nurse or tech and want to play a more proactive, empowered role in canine recovery, this course was designed to get you moving.
Practice has never been busier and for many of us rehab has slid into the realms of afterthought. You’re already seeing post-op, injured, neurological and arthritic patients, to name a few. Time to set your sights on a truly multimodal rehabilitation approach driven towards safe, meaningful and consistently better results. Five online evening sessions provide the key to building practical, relevant skills to begin your journey in canine rehabilitation.
You’ll Cover:
- What planned, results-based canine rehabilitation looks like in practice
- Which patients may benefit & when to refer
- The role of rehab in GP & specialist settings
- Which aids & equipment help different patients, & how
- The ways in which tissue healing (type and speed) affect recovery plan & exercise choices
- What canine normal gait & posture should look like, & gait assessment
- Supporting appropriate confinement & deciding the right timeline for return to activity
- How to use motivation & luring safely & effectively
- Foundational exercises: what they are, why they matter, how to use them
You don’t need to already be working in rehabilitation to get value from this course, and it’s actually the perfect place to start if you aren’t. It provides a practical framework some underpinning principles you need. Rehabilitation skills are immensely valuable across the vast majority of areas of canine practice.
Why This Course is Different
CPD that Moves Around You
Long days, short lunches, busy life. CPD can end up on the back burner. This course runs live via Zoom at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday evenings, so it doesn’t take over.
Live, Participatory & Individualised
With 45 minutes of delivered content and then a full 30 minutes set aside for your Q&A, this CPD covers the Q’s you and your peers really want answers to.
Prioritise the Parts that Matter
Never considered canine rehab as anything more than a little bit of clinical cleanup? Let us show you the difference it makes. Your only regret will be not doing this sooner.
One Building Block at a Time
If you’re not really sure what canine rehabilitation means beyond bend and flex, there’s no shame here. We welcome beginners as well as those with some experience.
Practical & Purposeful
We won’t teach you anything you don’t need to know, or anything you can’t apply to further your practice and improve your patient outcomes. We promise.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation
Illustrate the meaning of rehabilitation, as it applies to canine practice. Recognise good rehab candidates (and compliant owners!), and discuss which patients should be referred.
Module 2: Rehabilitation in Practice
Discuss use of rehab in GP and specialist centres. Compare aids and equipment which may be suitable, and be aware of where to source them.
Module 3: Healing & Return to Activity
Compare the speed at which bones, tendons, ligaments and muscle heal and select suitable confinement periods. Prescribe ‘return to activity’ appropriately. Know what normal canine gait and posture look like.
Module 4: Motivating Movement
Outline what we use ‘luring’ for and find the right motivation for your patient. Be aware of how to ensure safety throughout exercises.
Module 5: Foundations for Success
Recognise what foundational exercises are, why they are important and which one(s) to choose. Assess the individual dog and client and set them up for success.
What's On Offer
Learn Live, No Uprooting
Learn-from-home doesn’t have to be dull, and nor will we allow it to be! Mics on, peers met, questions at the ready, and absolutely no shame in not knowing something sooner.
Be in the Need-to-Know
You’re met where you’re at, and can depend on finding the essentials here. Gather the fundamental principles and skills you’ll use again and again… and again.
Make Waves
Give your team the gift of patients getting better, better! Share the gains and lift the standards by teaching other nurses, techs and vets.
Your Instructor
Ashlee Callander
Qualifications: CCRA
Ashlee began her veterinary nursing career in 2013, where she worked closely with Dr Malcolm Ware BVSc CCRT and played an integral role in developing the physical rehabilitation department within a large 24 hour GP practice. In 2015, she became one of the first Australian nurses certified through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.
She is now the founder of Canine Freedom & Mobility, a clinic and online education platform helping vets and pet owners improve canine comfort and mobility through evidence-based rehabilitation. Ashlee blends clinical expertise with practical, easy-to-apply strategies that empower owners to support their dogs at home.
With a clear, compassionate, and highly practical teaching style, Ashlee is dedicated to lifting the standard of rehab care and giving every dog the chance to move with confidence.
Every educator we work with is selected for their depth of knowledge and their ability to teach clearly in a welcoming and judgement-free online classroom. Your virtual seat awaits!
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Addressing Common Questions
Is Canine Rehabilitation for Nurses & Techs worth the investment?
Yes – and it’s worth saying that not all CPD is created equal. This course is priced to be accessible within the average CPD budget, and the value you get far exceeds the cost. This kind of training pays for itself quickly because it directly improves how you handle cases you see every week. When you look at the return on investment, it’s a truly tangible upgrade to how your practice runs. Consider these compact, impactful CPD servings without undue budget stretching.
I’m short on time and my CPD hours need to matter. Why this course?
Pick this course because rehab is where the quiet wins happen.
It’s not being a hero during the dramatic emergency or the big surgery. It’s the bit after, that goes on a whole lot longer. The part that decides whether a patient returns to good function, comfort and quality of life, or just gets by.
The importance of this space is so easy to underestimate. Once you start making rehab a priority you’ll wonder how this cornerstone of recovery ever finds itself forgotten.
Is this real-world ready?
Yes, completely. This course has its feet planted firmly in real world practice.
It teaches the awareness, tools and confidence that enable evidence-based decision making: safe exercise choices, having the owner compliance conversations, and knowing when referral is the right call. Overseeing and supporting return to activity and recognising when the plan needs to change are also fundamentals that you can apply immediately… not just think about or tuck away as CPD under your belt.
Your Questions Answered
Are group discounts available?
Yes. At VetPrac, we believe in upskilling the whole team. When three or more vets from the same clinic register together under a single booking, you’ll automatically receive a 5% group discount at checkout on our website.
Will I get CPD points and a certificate?
Absolutely. Everyone who completes Canine Rehabilitation for Nurses & Techs earns CPD points and receives a CPD certificate as evidence of their investment in professional growth. We email certificates within seven days, so you can tick it off your record without delay.
What kind of learning materials are included?
All participants receive comprehensive learning resources, including prereading materials such as videos, textbook chapters, and journal articles. You’ll also get digital course notes, and recordings of each live session will be available as long as the course remains available on the platform. These resources make it easy to revisit key techniques and refresh your learning whenever you need.
Do I need to attend specific session times?
Not at all. While you’ll only be able to ask questions and participate in discussions during the live sessions, attendance isn’t required.
Each live session is recorded and uploaded to your course library within 48 hours. You’ll have ongoing access to all recordings and course materials for as long as the course remains available on the platform, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the content whenever it suits you.
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How long is course access open?
You’ll receive lifetime access to the course via your course library, for as long as the course remains available on the platform. This includes 24/7 access to all recordings, references, and course materials.
What happens if the course is cancelled?
If we have to cancel a course, we will refund you your course fees in their entirety. It’s as simple as that.