VETERINARIAN - MOBILITY SPECIALIST FOR ATHLETES & FAMILY PETS

The link between mobility and overall health for pets is a critical component of improving their quality of life. I have over 30 years experience as a veterinary medical doctor and practice owner. My practice is both general and specializing in rehabilitation and acupuncture. My aim is to assist pet owners and their pets to achieve their maximum potential in health and fitness.

If contacting me for help with a pet following injury or illness, I will need the following information before the consult: 

• Pet's name, breed, weight, age
• Pet's injury or issue
• When did injury or issue occur
• In what sport or activity is the pet involved
• Why are you seeking a consult
• Veterinary professional who is currently treating the pet including clinic name, phone, e-mail

Once you purchase the consult, you will be provided with instructions.

Teleconsultations for Pet Parents and Trainers & Handlers

A Teleconsultation is a live pet care visit that's done using a cell phone, tablet, or computer. You can access Vital Vet Consultants from around the world without ever leaving your home. Each Consultant is carefully chosen for their expertise in a specific area including orthopedic and neurologic conditions, sports medicine, athletic conditioning and return to sport, rehabilitation and physical therapy, holistic therapies, assistive products and equipment, and much more. Consultants answer questions and teach skills and techniques useful for pets. You may recognize our Consultants - they are some of the top people and pioneers in their field. We are incredibly lucky to have them as Consultants, and our pets are the better for it. 

Teleconsultations for Veterinary Care Professionals 

A Teleconsultation is a live patient care visit that's done using a cell phone, tablet, or computer. You can access Vital Vet Consultants from around the world without leaving your clinic. This is an excellent way to co-treat with a specialist without impacting your veterinary-client-patient relationship. Each Consultant is carefully chosen for their expertise in a specific area including orthopedic and neurologic conditions, sports medicine, athletic conditioning and return to sport, rehabilitation and physical therapy, holistic therapies, assistive products and equipment, and much more.

What Happens After I Book a Teleconsultation?

Your Consultant will contact you to schedule a convenient virtual appointment date. You may be asked to submit information about your pet to review before your meeting. Most appointments are scheduled within 5 business days of purchase but can be made sooner, if needed. That's it. We want to make it as simple as possible for you and your pet to get the help you need.

Dr. Tina graduated in 1990 from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph and spent 29 years in private practice. She was busy as a practice owner in the Hamilton and Binbrook area and continues to be interested in internal medicine, ultrasound and soft tissue surgery. Certification in 2012 for canine rehabilitation has allowed her to follow her passion to keep pets physically active and to improve their overall mobility. The link between mobility and overall health for pets is a critical component of improving the quality of life for her patients. She resides in Burlington with her husband and they raised their two children to be actively involved in competitive sports. The connection between human athletics, nutrition, and physiotherapy inspired her to apply these concepts to our canine and feline companions. In 2019, she completed her certification in acupuncture in Colorado to further benefit the cases she was treating in rehabilitation. Tina is excited to bring her extensive experience to the patients in her care.