Dr. Susan Calverley

Dr. Susan Calverley

DVM, CCRT Medical Director Orthopets Vancouver

Consultations

Rehab Case Management, Acupuncture, Assistive Devices and MORE!

Dr. Calverley grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. She then moved to British Columbia and practiced veterinary medicine at her own small animal practice, Mission Veterinary Hospital, for 23 years while raising three daughters and many 4 legged creatures with her husband Nat. As a former water polo player, she has always been interested in how physiotherapy could help her patients, especially the older, arthritic ones.

After a trip to Holland for the 4th Symposium on Physical Therapy in Animals in 2006 she pursued her training in animal rehabilitation with the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist in 2009.

She sees patients for pain assessments, mobility evaluations, acupuncture and veterinary orthotics and prosthetics. Please email info@opvancouver.com for more information about her services and availability. ​ When not at work, Dr. Calverley enjoys kayaking, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Jennifer Panko

Jennifer Panko

Assistive Devices, Consultations, Physical Rehabilitation, Virtual Support

Meet your pets new best friend…….. You and your pets are sure to have a positive experience working with Jenn. She combines a gentle approach to rehabilitation sessions with a spunky, can-do attitude. Jenn has extensive experience in orthopedic, neurologic, weight loss, and fitness rehabilitation. She is always willing to spend extra time with worried pet owners to answer their questions and work collaboratively to provide effective treatment programs. Her clinical background includes private, referral, and academic companion animal practices, mobile and racetrack equine practices, surgical equine practice, and wildlife rehabilitation.

Jenn’s Credentials: - Registered Veterinary Technologist (Seneca College, Ontario, 2005) - Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (University of Tennessee, 2006) - Certified Osteoarthritis Case Manager (University of Tennessee, 2012) - Companion Animal Pain Management Certificate (University of Tennessee, 2014) - Veterinary Technician Specialty (Physical Rehabilitation, 2017) - Charter Member of The Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians (APRVT) - Fear Free Certified Professional (2018)

Jenn is excited to share her skills with The SPAW clients and externship students. She frequently lectures and teaches at veterinary meetings and conferences. Jenn believes a comprehensive rehabilitation program achieves “mobility for longevity, happy pets, and happy people.” When not at The SPAW, she can be found teaching large animal farm laboratory sessions for the Veterinary Technology Program at Douglas College, camping and hiking with her son Connor, riding her retired Standardbred racehorse “Player,” or spending time with their quirky dog (a former SPAW patient!) “Phil.”

Jolena Kusec

Jolena Kusec

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy for pets, canine athletes, and working dogs

Jolena is a Small Animal Massage Professional (NorthWest School of Animal Massage, 2011), Equine Massage Therapy Provider -retired (D’AL School of Equine Massage Therapy, 2000) Prior to beginning her animal massage career Jolena completed a 2 year Diploma of Agricultural Science in Western Horsemanship at Lakeland College and a Bachelors of Agricultural Science at UBC. She specializes in sports medicine massage for canine athletes and rehabilitation massage for cats and dogs recovering from surgery or injury.

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