Our Clinic
Our 900 sq. ft. rehabilitation clinic in Elmsdale is fully equipped with non-slip flooring and specialised rehabilitation tools. Designed with comfort and accessibility in mind, the clinic offers easy entry for pets with mobility challenges and a calm, low-stress environment.
We schedule staggered appointments to reduce noise and traffic, provide longer appointment times when needed to allow proper acclimatisation, and have separate entry doors for patients who find other animals stressful.
Most importantly, our clinic is filled with patience, compassion, and plenty of love, attention, and treats to help every patient feel safe, comfortable, and confident during their visit.
Our Team
Kirsty-Jane Powell-Palmer is the founder of Fur Ability Animal Rehabilitation and brings over 15 years of experience in the veterinary industry. Originally from the UK, Kirsty-Jane relocated to Nova Scotia in 2017, where she established Fur Ability with the goal of providing pets with expert, compassionate, and evidence-based rehabilitation care.
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy, a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Veterinary Nursing, and is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer. This diverse background allows Kirsty-Jane to approach each patient’s care from both a medical and rehabilitation perspective, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of their individual needs.
Kirsty-Jane is passionate about helping pets maintain an active, comfortable lifestyle through thoughtful conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
A lifelong dog owner, Kirsty-Jane currently trains and competes in agility and scent work with her Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Sherbet Lemon and Phoenix. She is also actively involved in the sport alongside her two children, who compete as junior handlers. This hands-on experience in canine sports further informs her approach to conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
Animal Rehab Therapist and Owner PgDip Vet Physio, BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing, CCFT
Erin is a physiotherapist with a background in acute care orthopaedics and a lifelong love of dogs. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2019 and has spent the past six years working in human healthcare.
She is currently expanding into the field of canine rehabilitation, a goal she has been working toward since the age of 16. Erin is completing her certification through the Animal Rehab Division and enjoys applying physiotherapy principles to help dogs move more comfortably, recover safely, and thrive.
Erin’s passion for canine rehabilitation is rooted in her love of movement and her long-standing involvement in dog agility. With over 23 years in the agility community, she has seen firsthand how conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation can impact performance and long-term wellbeing.
Outside of work, Erin enjoys training and competing in dog agility, reading, hiking, and spending time at the beach with her border collie, Seeker.
Erin brings skill, compassion, and energy to the Fur Ability team, and the clinic is excited for clients to meet her.
Canine Rehab Therapist MSc PT,
ARD-CRT (in progress)