ABOUT AQUAPAWS REHAB
Built on twelve years of clinical dedication
and a belief that every dog can move freely again.
THE FOUNDER
Dr.SarahCalloway
Founder and Lead Rehabilitation Therapist
"Movement is not a reward for recovery. It is the means by which recovery happens."
Sarah Calloway spent twelve years working in veterinary emergency medicine and orthopedic surgical recovery before founding AquaPaws Rehab. She watched dogs leave post-surgical consultations with no clear roadmap for return to movement, and she knew the gap needed closing.
Her formal training in canine rehabilitation science introduced her to the precise, water-based protocols that now define every program at the center. The buoyancy of water reduces joint loading by up to 60%, allowing patients to rebuild strength before their bodies can tolerate land-based exercise. That principle became the foundation of everything AquaPaws does.
She opened the Austin facility with one core belief: that pain-free movement is not a luxury, it is a clinical outcome. Every dog that comes through the door deserves the same structured, evidence-based care that a human athlete receives after a major surgical procedure.
FOUNDED 2017 · AUSTIN, TEXAS
Conventional medicine asks: What is wrong with this dog?
Weask:Whatisthisdogcapableof?
AquaPaws Rehab was built on the conviction that every dog, regardless of age, breed, or condition, has a right to pain-free movement. Our clinical protocols exist not just to manage suffering, but to restore possibility.
THE FACILITY
Aclinicalspacebuiltfortherapeuticprecision
Every square foot of the AquaPaws facility was designed around the therapeutic needs of canine patients. The layout separates wet and dry therapy zones, allows for single-therapist monitoring of concurrent sessions, and maintains private recovery spaces so patients can decompress after treatment.
CREDENTIALS AND STANDARDS
Everycertificationreflectsacommitmenttoclinicalexcellence
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
The gold standard in canine rehabilitation medicine, requiring completion of an intensive clinical curriculum and practical examination covering orthopedic assessment, therapeutic modalities, and aquatic therapy protocols.
Certified Veterinary Technician
State of Texas Veterinary Licensing Board
Licensed veterinary technician credential authorizing clinical care, patient monitoring, and therapeutic interventions under veterinary supervision.
International Association of Veterinary Hydrotherapy Practitioners
Active Member
Membership in the global professional body for aquatic therapy practitioners, ensuring adherence to international standards for water-based canine rehabilitation.
Fear Free Certified Professional
Fear Free Veterinary Organization
Certification in low-stress handling techniques, emotional wellbeing assessment, and anxiety-reduction protocols for veterinary patients.
Evidence-based protocols
Every treatment decision at AquaPaws is grounded in peer-reviewed rehabilitation science. We do not improvise where clinical evidence exists.
Vet-coordinated care
We work directly with your referring veterinarian to ensure continuity between surgical outcomes and rehabilitation goals. Communication is not optional, it is protocol.
The whole patient
A dog recovering from TPLO surgery is not just a knee to rehabilitate. We assess gait mechanics, compensatory patterns, psychological stress, and strength asymmetries.
Your dog deserves a clinical-grade path back to movement.
Every recovery program at AquaPaws begins with a comprehensive assessment. Schedule yours and let us build the right protocol for your dog.