About us

The Onderstepoort Animal Rehabilitation Service (OARS) was opened in 2008 and is situated behind the Small Animal clinics. OARS treats animals for a variety of conditions, for example: post-surgical recovery; spinal pathology; muscle and joint problems; geriatric arthritis; obesity plus cardiovascular fitness training.   

OARS is run by a veterinary nurse who is a certified animal rehabilitation practitioner, and who works under the direct/indirect supervision of specialised veterinarians to ensure that patients receive optimal treatment.

Available treatments include:

• Cold and heat therapy
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Electrical stimulation
• Passive range of motion; massage and stretching exercises
• Rhythmic stabilisation and joint compression
• Photizo light therapy
• Heated swimming pool
• Underwater treadmill (partly sponsored by PPS)

OARS is open weekdays from 08.00 to 13.00

Tel +27 12 529 8550 or 082 821 5671

Enquiries: Sr Theresa Frias: theresa.frias@up.ac.za