Practical Canine Rehabilitation
2 Days of Practical, Hands-On Learning for Vets
Real skills for real results in canine rehab, one dog at a time.
September 26th - 27th, 2026
Myaree, Western Australia
CPD points: NSW: 25 // Others: 16
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Save $150 When You Register by 9th April 2026!
Your investment: $3,550 AUD (Normally $3,700 AUD)
Early Bird Ends 9th April 2026
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Is This Workshop For You?
This 2-day Practical Canine Rehabilitation workshop is designed for vets who want to learn rehab from the ground up. You’ll build practical skills, refine clinical assessments, and learn how to plan and adapt rehab programs for surgical, musculoskeletal, and neuro patients. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have experience with assessing stance, gait, muscles, and fascia. The framework for a thorough neurologic and orthopaedic exam will be provided and, you will be ready to implement rehab strategies immediately.
What you’ll learn & perform:
- Assess fascia, epaxial muscles & iliopsoas tone
- Use goniometry for range of motion
Conduct stance, gait, & neuro assessments
Plan, implement, & review rehab programs
- Apply techniques to relieve muscle & fascia tension
- Evaluate lameness accurately
- Integrate functional & assistive tasks
- Recognize when early intervention prevents complications
Why This Workshop is Different
Hands-On Assessment
You’ll get hands-on with real canine patients, palpating muscles, fascia, and trigger points. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel identifying tension and applying rehab techniques that make a real difference.
Neuro & Orthopaedic Skills
Sharpen your clinical exams with targeted neuro and orthopaedic assessments. Learn to localize lesions, evaluate subtle lameness, and confidently manage even complex cases in your clinic.
Monitor Patient Progress
Learn how to track and document your patients’ responses to rehab exercises. This helps you refine programs, measure improvement, and ensure every intervention is effective and tailored to the individual patient.
Effective Owner Communication
Discover strategies for explaining rehab plans clearly and setting realistic expectations. You’ll learn to guide clients on exercises they can safely perform at home – helping patients recover faster and improving client satisfaction.
Early Intervention Strategies
Recognize subtle warning signs before small issues become big problems. You’ll learn proactive strategies to intervene early, prevent complications, and optimize recovery outcomes for all your patients.
This Workshop Helps You With:
Functional Rehab Techniques
Apply evidence-based exercises, functional assessments, and assistive devices to restore mobility, comfort, and confidence in your patients. You’ll learn how to structure therapeutic programs that go beyond “rest and NSAIDs”, adapt exercises to each patient’s needs, and track their progress to ensure meaningful recovery.
Gait & Movement Mastery
Develop the skills to detect subtle gait changes and movement abnormalities that are easy to miss in a busy clinic. You’ll refine stance, gait, and neuro assessments, measure range of motion with precision, and interpret muscle function accurately.
Case-Based Problem Solving
Work through real patient scenarios, from post-op orthopedic and neuro cases to active “weekend warrior” dogs, to sharpen your clinical reasoning. Learn to adapt rehab plans on the fly, identify early warning signs, and troubleshoot challenges in real time.
Workshop Breakdown
What’s Included?
2 Full Days of Training with over 8 Hours of Practical Lab Time
All Materials & Equipment Provided
CPD Certificate with 25 Points NSW, 16 Points all other states
A printed practical handbook & digital notes to review on your own time
Lunch, Morning Tea & Afternoon Tea
Need to Travel?
We’ll send you a recommended
accommodation list and provide the details you need ahead of time.
Your Educators
Dr Yoko Clinch
Qualifications:BSc BVMS (Hons) MANZCVS (Veterinary Radiology, Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation - Canine) CCRT
Yoko graduated from Murdoch University in 2004 and began her career in mixed practice in rural South Australia before moving to small animal practice in Perth. She attained ANZCVS Membership in Veterinary Radiology in 2009 and co-purchased Roleystone Animal Hospital in 2013. In 2017, she became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and founded Veterinary Rehabilitation Services, treating a wide range of species, including birds and reptiles for mobility and pain issues.
In 2020, she co-founded the ANZCVS VSMR Chapter and in 2022 passed the inaugural canine VSMR Membership exams. She continues to serve as Immediate Past President, Head Subject Examiner, Journal Club Convenor, and Science Week Co-convenor – and continues to contribute to the College’s Exams Evolution Project. Yoko is passionate about improving animal comfort, mobility, and quality of life through rehabilitation.
Dr Naomi Boyd
Qualifications:BAppSc(Phty), BVSc, APAM, MANZCVS - Sports Medicine, DACVSMR,
Dr Naomi Boyd is a rare dual-qualified veterinarian and physiotherapist, having graduated from the University of Sydney in 2004 and 2011 respectively. She is the only veterinarian in Australia who is a Specialist in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation with a physiotherapy degree.
Naomi has worked in both human and veterinary practices, gaining extensive experience in musculoskeletal health. Her human physiotherapy background includes treating elite dancers and premier-level soccer and rugby teams. She has also pursued further training in clinical pilates, muscle energy technique, dry needling, and injury management.
Naomi lectures nationally and internationally, including at Yamazaki Gakuen University in Tokyo, and has presented at global conferences. She is currently vice-chair of the APA Animal Physiotherapy Group and is helping develop Australia’s Animal Physiotherapy titling pathway.
Naomi is passionate about combining her skills to support pets’ recovery, prevent injury, and enhance their long-term quality of life.
Dr Shin Yin Ling
Qualifications:BSc BVMS MANZCVS (Surgery)
Shin Yin graduated from Murdoch University, Perth in 2016 and began her career in busy small animal practices across regional Victoria and New South Wales, where she gained extensive clinical experience. She went on to complete a Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound at the University of Melbourne, further strengthening her diagnostic skills. In 2024, Shin Yin achieved membership in the Surgery Chapter through the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and commenced a residency in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation with the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR). She is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT), enabling her to deliver holistic, evidence based care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr Jenna Webb
Qualifications:BSc BVMS(Hons) CCRT MANZCVS(VSMR Canine)
Dr Jenna Webb graduated from Murdoch University in 2010 and began her veterinary career in a mixed practice in country Victoria. In 2013, she moved to Adelaide to join a large general small animal practice, where her keen interest in surgery continued to develop. This passion led Jenna and her team to expand their services to include rehabilitation, aiming to provide improved post-operative care for orthopaedic patient, introducing hydrotherapy as part of the clinic’s offerings.
In 2016, she completed her Certification in Canine Rehabilitation Therapy, and in 2022, she achieved Membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
While advancing her professional qualifications and growing the practice, Jenna has also embraced the rewarding challenge of raising two children.
Kara Airey
Qualifications: CCRVN
Kara spent the first 15 years of her career working as a specialist surgical veterinary nurse in Perth and Dublin. During this time, her passion for supporting patients through their post-operative recovery inspired her to pursue further studies in veterinary rehabilitation.
After returning to Perth in 2022, Kara completed her certification as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2024. She is currently working towards achieving her Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Rehabilitation, continuing to expand her expertise in helping patients recover and regain mobility.
Dr Susan Hill
Qualifications: BSc. BVSc. MANZCVS (Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation), CCRT (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist)
Dr. Susan Hill is a dedicated veterinarian specializing in the functional recovery and athletic longevity of small animals. After qualifying as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) in 2017, she has practiced rehabilitation ever since, bridging the gap between clinical medicine and physical recovery. In 2024, Susan achieved Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS) in the specialized field of Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Furthering her commitment to the profession, she currently serves as the Chapter Secretary for the ANZCVS Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Chapter. The field of rehabilitation has opened a fulfilling world of ongoing learning and development, allowing her to offer innovative, broader solutions to enhance the quality of life for canine athletes and aging pets alike.
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Addressing Common Questions
"Is the Practical Canine Rehabiliation Workshop worth the investment?”
Absolutely. The skills you gain in this workshop will pay for themselves many times over. By learning structured assessment techniques, practical rehab strategies, and how to design and adapt effective programs, you’ll manage surgical, musculoskeletal, and neuro cases with greater confidence and clarity.
Many veterinarians find that the hands-on practice, expert guidance, and immediately applicable clinical skills make this one of the most valuable CPD investments they’ve made. It will support you in improving patient outcomes, strengthening client trust, and expanding the level of care you can confidently offer in practice.
"I don’t have time to take off work. Why should I attend?"
If you’re looking for CPD that genuinely benefits your everyday practice, the Practical Canine Rehabilitation Workshop is worth it. Spending just two days refining your assessment skills and learning how to structure effective rehab programs can save you countless hours later, by improving case direction early, preventing complications, and giving you clarity in complex ortho and neuro patients.
It’s a short investment of time that pays back in smoother case management, better recovery outcomes, clearer client communication, and less second-guessing in the consult room.
"Will I actually be able to apply these skills?"
100%! The Practical Canine Rehabilitation Workshop is entirely focused on practical, real-world veterinary rehab. No fluff, no outdated techniques, just hands-on, clinic-ready practice. You’ll spend dedicated time assessing real patients, palpating muscles and fascia, performing gait and functional assessments, and planning rehab programs with direct guidance from expert educators.
Everything you learn is designed to be applied immediately in your clinic, so you return with skills you can use on your patients the very next day.
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Only 30 Places Available
Investment: $3,550 AUD (Early Bird) / $3,700 AUD (Full Price)
Vets Earn 25 Points NSW, 16 Points all other states
Ready to Take Your Skills to the Next Level? Secure your place today!
This workshop is designed for real vets in real clinics who want to strengthen their canine rehabilitation skills and gain confidence assessing, treating, and designing rehab programs for surgical, musculoskeletal, and neuro patients. If that sounds like you, we’ll see you there.
Your Questions Answered
Are group discounts available?
Yes. At the Practical Canine Rehabilitation Workshop we believe in work together, learn together. If three or more veterinarians from the same clinic register under one booking, you’ll automatically receive a 5% discount at checkout when you book through our website.
Will I get CPD points and a CPD certificate?
Yes. Every participant in the Practical Canine Workshop will earn CPD points and receive a personalised CPD certificate. Certificates are emailed within seven days of the workshop, making it easy to update your professional records straight away.
What kind of learning materials are included?
At the Practical Canine Workshop, all participants receive comprehensive learning materials. You’ll get digital course notes for easy reference and a printed copy of the practical guide to support your hands-on training. These resources ensure you can revisit key techniques and tips long after the workshop ends.
What happens if I pay and then later can’t attend?
If you need to transfer or change your registration to another workshop, an administration fee of $50 applies. Cancellations made within 45 days of the workshop start date will incur a fee equal to 50% of the course investment. Please note that cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop commencement are non-refundable.
Can I pay in instalments, or do you offer payment plans?
Yes! At VetPrac we are pleased to offer payment plans for our online courses and workshops. We want to make it manageable for you to invest in your professional development.
For more information regarding our payment plans, please email [email protected].
What happens if the workshop is cancelled?
If VetPrac cancels the Practical Canine Rehabiliation Workshop, your course fees will be refunded in full. Please note that VetPrac cannot be held responsible for any travel, accommodation, or other expenses you may have incurred.