P.A.W.S. For Rehabilitation

At P.A.W.S for Rehabilitation, we believe that your pet is an integral part of your family. Our mission is to provide the best physical rehabilitation and pain management services available in a comfortable and inviting environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our patients, each and every day of their lives. We have solid veterinary backgrounds in both surgery and internal medicine, and we strive to continue the highest level of care in those areas. Every patient deserves excellent traditional medicine, whether it's orthopedic surgery, oncology treatments, cardiology, neurology, or treatment for immune-mediated diseases. Our goal is to extend those services in a safe, effective, and meaningful way.

Our Core Values

At P.A.W.S for Rehabilitation, our core ideology drives our sense of purpose. We are committed to always providing the highest quality of care. To achieve this, we promote continuous improvement in the science and business of canine rehabilitation. Our core values include dedication to every patient's health, innovation that matters for our company and for the veterinary community, and trust and personal responsibility in all relationships.

Our Services

We offer a variety of services that are designed to address pain, functional deficits, and help our patients reach their full potential. Our licensed veterinarians, who are certified in physical rehabilitation medicine, evaluate each patient and design customized treatment plans to meet their specific needs. Our services include acupuncture, underwater treadmill, massage therapy, photobiomodulation/laser therapy, and therapeutic exercise.

Our underwater treadmill is a unique and effective tool for rehabilitation. It allows patients to exercise in a low-impact environment, which is ideal for those recovering from surgery or dealing with arthritis. Our massage therapy and photobiomodulation/laser therapy services are designed to reduce pain and inflammation, promote healing, and improve mobility.

We treat a wide range of conditions, including post-orthopedic surgeries (such as cruciate ligament rupture, luxating patellas, and fracture repairs), post-neurologic surgeries, spinal injuries, arthritis, obesity, and weakness due to old age. We also work with animals who compete in various sports and help them with canine sports conditioning.

Patient Success Stories

"Dr. Patterson is awesome! Anyone with an animal needing rehabilitation should visit her at P.A.W.S!" - Evelyn S.

"Winger is finally learning to relax and enjoy his massages. He sleeps like a bear after and is walking so much better!" - Emily B.

"So thankful for all you guys have done for our Gunner. He is feeling so much better that yesterday he ran after a deer, and gave his mom a heart attack! Everyone that sees him says he's a new dog!" - Monika N.

Meet Our Team

Our team is led by Dr. Stephanie Patterson, who is originally from New Jersey. She studied Biology with a specialization in Marine Sciences and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University in 2000. She then went on to receive her veterinary degree from Tufts University in 2004. Dr. Patterson is certified in canine rehabilitation therapy (CCRT), veterinary acupuncture (CVA), and veterinary pain practice (CVPP). She has a special interest in sports medicine and conditioning, as well as pain management.