About OrthoPaws
Custom orthotics and prosthetics for animals of all kinds, in partnership with the veterinarians who care for them.
OrthoPaws is a veterinary orthotics and prosthetics provider serving pet owners and veterinary practices worldwide, with a dedicated facility in Palm Harbor, Florida for in-person fittings and castings when needed.
We work with dogs, cats, and other animals including goats, pigs, horses and llamas.
Trusted by veterinarians and rehab centers
Why OrthoPaws exists
Vet school covers medical and surgical management in depth. Orthotics and prosthetics barely comes up, and even experienced vets may see only a handful of applicable cases a year.
Families often find out about custom devices only after a diagnosis, a surgery quote, or an over-the-counter brace that did not help.
OrthoPaws exists to make custom devices easy to reach. We work with veterinarians and pet families to decide whether a device is the right step for a patient, then see the case through: candidacy, device selection, fabrication, fitting, and follow-up.
What OrthoPaws brings
For Pet Parents
A custom device can be an alternative to surgery, a complement to it, or part of recovery after it. Families know what to expect before any visit: which device is recommended for their pet’s injury or condition, how it works, and what the appointment involves. We also share how the device has helped other pets with similar conditions. OrthoPaws works alongside your veterinarian throughout.
Pet Parents: Start hereFor Vet Prodessionals & Rehab Centers
We partner with your practice so you can offer mobility solutions with confidence, backed by a partner who walks every step with you: candidacy, device selection, fabrication, fitting, and follow-up. Candidacy visits, fittings, and follow-ups bill as your own appointments. A Case Manager replies to every submitted case with observations and next steps, typically within one business day.
See how referring a case worksClient Care & Clinical Support Team
This is the team you’ll most often interact with, supporting case coordination, answering questions, and helping ensure every patient receives attentive, compassionate care from start to finish.
Christianna (Chris) McLean, RVT
Veterinary Orthotics & Prosthetics (VOP) Case Manager
Christianna McLean is a Registered Veterinary Technician with over a decade of experience in veterinary medicine, including focused hands-on experience in Veterinary Orthotics & Prosthetics (VOP) gained through her work at OrthoPets and now at OrthoPaws. Her background includes a strong emphasis on tarsal and stifle orthotics, as well as experience supporting orthotic cases across different limbs and conditions. At OrthoPaws, she works closely with veterinarians and pet families to support clinical case evaluation, brace selection, and fit follow-up, helping ensure each patient’s device is working as intended. She is passionate about client education and compassionate, whole-pet care.
Erica Beverlin, RVT
Veterinary Orthotics & Prosthetics (VOP) Case Manager
Erica Beverlin is a Registered Veterinary Technician with focused experience in Veterinary Orthotics & Prosthetics (VOP). She spent five years working as a VOP Specialist, including serving as a Lead VOP Specialist at OrthoPets, supporting veterinary teams and pet families through the evaluation, fitting, and ongoing use of custom orthotic and prosthetic devices. Her background includes hands-on involvement across a wide range of cases and close collaboration with veterinarians on fit and function concerns. At OrthoPaws, Erica works closely with veterinarians and pet families to support case coordination, device fit follow-up, and ongoing patient support. She is known for her detail-oriented approach and commitment to providing clear, compassionate guidance throughout the care process.
Camille Hosken, RVT
Client Experience & Operations Lead
Camille Hosken brings deep compassion and veterinary expertise to OrthoPaws. A certified veterinary technician and magna cum laude graduate of Argosy University, Camille found her calling in pet hospice care, drawn by the profound human-animal connection. She has managed operations at leading pet hospice organizations, providing end-of-life support with empathy and professionalism. At OrthoPaws, she ensures both clients and animals receive attentive, heartfelt care. When a device is not the right fit for a pet, she stays with the family to talk through what comes next. Camille shares her life with her tiny but mighty sidekick, Cookie, a 4 lb. chihuahua with a big personality.
Taylor Shivers
Mobility Device Specialist
Taylor Shivers combines clinical experience with a strong academic foundation in animal behavior. She holds a Bachelor of Science and is currently pursuing her master’s in Animal Behavior and Welfare. Her background spans roles as a veterinary technician in both clinics and rescue organizations, as well as research in zoos and aquariums. Taylor is passionate about deepening our understanding of animals and enhancing their well-being. At OrthoPaws, she brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to every case. She explains how each device works and why it was designed for that pet’s injury, and shares photos of pets with similar conditions. Outside of work, she’s kept on her toes by her two dogs and two cats.
Advisory & Industry Experts
This group of leading clinicians and industry pioneers helps guide OrthoPaws’ clinical standards, innovation, and long-term vision, ensuring our work is grounded in deep expertise and real-world experience.
Dr. Martin Kaufmann, Ph.D.
Clinical Advisory Board
Dr. Martin Kaufmann’s expertise shapes OrthoPaws’ clinical standards, fabrication practices, and commitment to excellence. He is a global leader in Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics (VOP) and is widely credited with founding the field. With over two decades of experience adapting human orthotic and prosthetic practices to animal care, his innovations have helped shape modern mobility treatment for pets worldwide. Martin began his career in human medicine, with a focus on pediatric orthotics at Shriners Hospitals for Children. In 2003, he co-founded the first dedicated VOP clinic, which went on to treat more than 30,000 animals across 35+ countries and played a pivotal role in establishing VOP as a recognized clinical discipline. The broader VOP community continues to benefit from his ongoing education, mentorship, and contributions to advancing clinical standards worldwide.
Peter (Pete) DiPaolo, CPO, LPO
Clinical Advisory Board
Peter DiPaolo is a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist with more than 25 years of clinical experience in human orthotics and prosthetics, including over a decade working in Veterinary Orthotics & Prosthetics (VOP). His career has focused on patient care, biomechanics, and applying proven human O&P principles to support mobility across a wide range of needs. In 2015, Peter founded Petsthetics, a veterinary orthotics and prosthetics company dedicated to improving mobility and quality of life for animal patients. Through this work, he has partnered closely with veterinarians and pet families to support custom orthotic solutions tailored to each patient. At OrthoPaws, Peter provides clinical guidance on complex cases and supports the continued refinement of clinical protocols, helping strengthen outcomes for veterinary patients and the teams who care for them.
Founders
Behind the clinical team, OrthoPaws’ founders combine experience in human orthotic and prosthetic clinics with financial and operational expertise, supporting the clinicians, partners, and families we serve.
Rafael (Rafa) Diaz
Strategy
Rafael Diaz is a franchise co-owner and operator of human orthotic and prosthetic clinics, with a career in finance and banking. That experience gives him direct insight into clinical workflows, patient experience, and multi-site healthcare operations. At OrthoPaws, Rafael leads company strategy, partnerships, and long-term growth, aligning clinical excellence with sustainable business development. His focus is expanding access to high-quality care while supporting the professionals who deliver it.
Roberto Jimenez
Finance
Roberto Jimenez is a franchise co-owner and operator of human orthotic and prosthetic clinics, with more than two decades of senior leadership in corporate and investment banking. That experience gives him direct exposure to healthcare business performance and growth. At OrthoPaws, Roberto leads financial strategy, business modeling, and performance analytics, and oversees the company’s technology platforms and data infrastructure. He works to build financially sound organizations that can grow while keeping standards of care high.
Nicole Polanco
Operations
Nicole Polanco is a finance and risk management professional with senior roles in risk, audit, and financial operations across multinational companies and international institutions. At OrthoPaws, Nicole supports day-to-day operations, logistics, strategic partnerships, and scaling, translating clinical needs into efficient workflows and reliable service delivery. Her aim is to build operational foundations that let care teams focus on what matters most: better outcomes for pets and their families.