Breaking Barriers: Starting and Growing Your Rehab Business with Karyn Fein
The Veterinary Rehabilitation Podcast
Release Date: 02/10/2026
The Veterinary Rehabilitation Podcast
Jaclyn Coble shares her journey from veterinarian to rehabilitation therapist, with a focus on pain management in palliative care. She also talks about how Onlinepethealth inspired her to pursue rehab certification and create her app, Rosie Paws, which helps owners track their pets’ daily care, pain levels, and more. This episode offers insights into palliative care while showcasing how innovation and passion can open new ways to support pets and their owners. Learn more about Jaclyn M. Coble: Learn more about The Veterinary Academy of Higher Learning: To learn about...
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In this episode, Nicola describes the three steps, or areas, we can work on when moving towards changing our identity: our why, our self-image or self-beliefs, and our values. She shares the biggest patterns or beliefs that hold Vetrehabbers back, such as conflicting thoughts and the people around us. Nicola and Ané talk about “holding more” — what that means, how it is different from “doing more” or “being more,” and how we can move towards that. They also discuss the important role our environment plays, and how small changes in this area can have a HUGE impact. ...
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In this episode, Kellie joins Megan to share her journey into vet rehab. Starting as a veterinary nurse, she gradually increased the time she dedicated to rehabilitation until she was able to focus on it fully. She eventually took the leap and opened her own practice just two doors down from where she had been working—despite not feeling completely financially ready at the time. That leap of faith paid off. Now, after running her practice solo for the past two years, Kellie is preparing to hire her first assistant and is finally looking forward to some well-deserved time off. This is...
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In this episode, Jane White joins Megan to share her journey of caring for her disabled dog and how this experience transformed the way she empathises with pet owners. Through walking this path herself, Jane gained a deeper understanding of the emotional and practical challenges owners face. This journey went on to inspire her to write a book that offers hope, knowledge, and empowerment to pet owners navigating similar situations. Learn more about Jane White: Learn more about The Veterinary Academy of Higher Learning: To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or...
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In this week’s episode, we explore a Research Refresh by Ané Lloyd. This Research Refresh looks at a study on post-operative rehabilitation of the medial patellar ligament. They evaluated the effectiveness of post-operative rehab in small-breed dogs using interferential current therapy, laser, and exercise over a 12-week period. This was a prospective clinical trial. Learn more about The Veterinary Academy of Higher Learning: To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here:
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This week's episode is the beginning of a webinar presented by Francisco Maia, focusing on money mindset. Francisco dives into how we view our services and our value, and how we understand selling — it’s not about taking money away from people, but about providing something truly valuable. This shift in mindset allows us to set up our businesses for success. Watch the full webinar in the Onlinepethealth members’ library, where Francisco dives deeper into pricing and helps you figure out how to set your fees. Learn more about Francisco Maia: Learn more about Paw Prosper's...
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In this week's episode, Ané is joined by Megan Doyle from SAAPRA. They discuss the findings of two retrospective research articles that investigate the correlation between the severity of compression of the spinal cord resulting from intervertebral disc herniation, and the severity of the neurological deficit that the dogs experience pre-operatively. Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: Learn more about Paw Prosper: To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here:
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In this episode, Claire Pickens joins Megan to talk about the importance of having an exit strategy for your veterinary rehabilitation practice. Claire explains the different ways you can exit your business, including selling, and what buyers look for in a valuable practice. She also shares three practical tips to help you start preparing now, even if exiting feels far away. Whether your exit is due to retirement, health, injury, or unexpected life changes, this conversation highlights why planning ahead is essential to protect the business you’ve worked so hard to build. Learn more...
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Yasmin Stuart joins Ané to explore the relationship between clinical reasoning and intuition in veterinary rehabilitation. She explains the three pillars of evidence-based practice, its importance, and the limitations of evidence in our field. Yasmin also shares how intuition develops over time through learning and experience, and how it helps us see the full picture of the patient. We also discuss the vital role of clients in the treatment process and how curiosity and open communication can improve outcomes. Learn more about Yasmin Stuart: Learn more about Paw Prosper's special...
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Yasmin Stuart joins Ané to explore the relationship between clinical reasoning and intuition in veterinary rehabilitation. She explains the three pillars of evidence-based practice, its importance, and the limitations of evidence in our field. Yasmin also shares how intuition develops over time through learning and experience, and how it helps us see the full picture of the patient. We also discuss the vital role of clients in the treatment process and how curiosity and open communication can improve outcomes. Learn more about Yasmin Stuart: Learn more about Paw Prosper's special...
info_outlineIn this episode, Megan chats with Karyn about building her rehab business in a careful, sustainable way, starting conservatively and avoiding large overheads before she was ready. She shares how setting up strong SOPs allowed her to step away for three months while recovering from knee surgery, without her business suffering. We also talk about a new business idea she’s developing, how she used a minimum weekly target to prove the concept, and why thoughtful planning and good business sense have been key to her success.
Learn more about Karyn Fein: https://rockymountainvetrehab.com/our-team/
If you have any questions, please reach out to Karyn: DrFein@dvmrehab.com
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