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Canine Rehab Centre

When dogs develop mobility problems such as arthritis, weak back legs, or are recovering from cruciate ligament surgery, dog rehabilitation or canine rehabilitation therapies can play a vital role in helping them regain strength and comfort.

At the Canine Rehabilitation Centre at The Vet Lounge - Upper Coomera, our rehabilitation services are supported by a veterinary practice known for its advanced surgical and medical care. This means your dog’s rehabilitation plan is designed with a full understanding of their diagnosis, surgery, imaging, medications, and overall health.

You don’t need to be a client of The Vet Lounge to access our rehabilitation services. We regularly work alongside veterinary clinics and specialist veterinarians across the Gold Coast, and referrals are not required.

A Purpose-Built Rehabilitation Facility

Our centre has been purpose-designed specifically for canine rehabilitation. This includes a dedicated exercise space where we can safely guide dogs through structured exercise programs.

Within our facility we use a range of specialised therapies, including:

  • Evaluations
  • Therapeutic laser therapy
  • Manual therapy and joint mobilisation
  • Structured strengthening and mobility exercises
  • Excercise Plans
  • Underwater treadmill hydrotherapy for dogs

Some of the

most common

problems we help

dogs with include:

  • Recovery after cruciate ligament surgery (TPLO, TTA and other ACL repairs)
  • Arthritis and joint stiffness
  • Weak back legs and muscle loss
  • Neurological conditions affecting mobility
  • Spinal injuries or intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation after orthopaedic procedures
  • Senior dogs needing support with strength, balance and mobility

Rehabilitation helps improve strength, joint mobility, coordination, and overall comfort, allowing dogs to move more confidently and maintain a better quality of life.

As a surgical specialist, I find that incorporating canine rehabilitation into our postoperative treatment plan leads to faster and more complete recoveries and better overall outcomes. Additionally, many of our patients don’t require surgery to treat some of their arthritic and soft tissue injuries, but rather require a thoughtful and controlled rehabilitation program to allow them to recover from these conditions. Janet has a wealth of experience and knowledge, combine this with all the technologies and tools, I have full confidence that our shared patients are receiving top notch care when they are seen at the Canine Rehab Centre.

Dr Gordon Corfield, BVSc FANZCVS
Specialist Small Animal Surgeon, Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS)
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M. Thalhofer
9 September 2026
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I Highly recommend canine rehab,I have a cat that has suffered with a severe back injury and has been in a lot of pain , her only option was pain medication which left her extremely lethargic which I didn't want. Hence we decided to try laser therapy after only two sessions so far I can already see a huge difference , She's back to playing and running around again , she's a completely different cat. we were also given other exercises to do which are also helping. Janet and her team are absolutely amazing.
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Rebecca Hill
5 September 2026
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Janet is amazing. Her patience, kindness and expertise with Lola has seen Lola go from; not being able to walk for 5 mins after spinal surgery to running around like a puppy. Lola is 10 years old so to see her bounding around is amazing. We are so immensely grateful and wouldn’t go anywhere else.
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Richard Young
4 September 2026
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Love love love what Janet and the girls do! My 3 dogs absolutely love coming for their treatment.
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Paige Cobcroft
1 September 2026
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My dog has had an excellent experience with Canine Rehab Centre. Janet and her team are so knowledgeable, gentle and patient, and know how to make a nervous dog comfortable with lots of time and treats!
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Sophie Thompson
27 August 2026
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Janet and the team at Canine Rehab Centre have been absolutely amazing with Orca. I’ve always found vet clinics quite difficult with her, so finding a place where she feels comfortable and genuinely loves coming in has been such a relief. The girls at Canine Rehab Centre have been incredible with handling Orca and have always taken the time to listen to my concerns, thoroughly assess her, and explain everything so clearly. They’ve made the whole rehab process feel so much less stressful for both Orca and me. Janet’s knowledge and expertise have honestly far surpassed my expectations. She is incredibly thorough, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about getting the best possible outcome for the dogs she works with. I’ve learnt so much throughout Orca’s physio journey and have felt completely confident in the care she’s receiving. I couldn’t recommend Janet and the Canine Rehab Centre highly enough. Thank you so much for taking such amazing care of my girl! 🐾❤️

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