Amy & Martin Kaufmann

Patrice M. Mich DVM

Amy & Martin Kaufmann

OrthoPets was founded by Martin Kaufmann in 2003 after he brought his background in human Orthotics and Prosthetics into the animal healthcare industry.

When Martin’s cousin’s dog, Walt, suffered from a stroke and lost the ability to use his front leg, he was surprised at the vets recommended amputation. Coming from the human practice, Martin’s first thought was to use an Orthotic Device to position the limb so that Walt could ambulate normally.

Several versions later it became clear that the animal world would benefit from the integration of Orthotics and Prosthetics into the animal healthcare practice. Since the beginning, Martin Kaufmann has spent considerable time and resources in order to study, discuss, publish, and develop Orthotic and Prosthetic solutions with Veterinarians and Universities alike.

This rewarding challenge became a full time pursuit and the driving force behind OrthoPets. One by one, Martin has helped animals to regain the lifestyle they once enjoyed and allowed others to experience new freedoms with each device he has created. OrthoPets now works on over 100 animals a month, over 1000 animals a year from all over the world. Rooted in the principles of human Orthotics and Prosthetic and coupled with the latest technology in the field, Martin applies these same concepts to help support a variety of animals. He continues to take on new cases, offering bracing and adaptive solutions to animals world wide.

 

Patrice M. Mich DVM

Patrice M. Mich DVM, MS began her veterinary career as a primary care practitioner in Arvada Colorado after graduating from Colorado State University. During her 14 years in general practice providing medical, surgical, and dental care to dogs and cats, she pursued advance training in veterinary medical acupuncture, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, and pet loss and grief. In 2002 she became one of a handful of Colorado veterinarians to complete the rigorous process of becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (www.ABVP.com). Her deep commitment to improving the quality of life of her patients brought her back to Colorado State University in 2005 where she completed a 3 year residency in anesthesia and a 2 year post doctoral fellowship in integrative pain medicine. She became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists (www.ACVA.org) in 2009.

Dr. Mich is the driving force behind OrthoPets Center of Animal Pain Management and Mobility, the first of its kind of practice dedicated to both advanced pain medicine and mobility, solutions for animals. She brings a unique blend of extensive experience as a general practitioner, advanced academic training in anesthesiology and pain medicine, and a strong commitment to innovation in the field of algology (pain science). Veterinary pain management is a new and rapidly developing specialty: current therapies include advanced pharmaceutical approaches, regenerative techniques (e.g. adult stem cell therapy) as well as physical modalities such as acupuncture and low-level of leaser therapy. Dr. Mich is actively involved in developing new therapeutic techniques.

Dr. Mich, a Colorado native, is always ready to snowboard, hike, cycle, and kayak. She enjoys speaking and teaching about veterinary anesthesia and pain medicine. Her interests in wildlife anesthesia allow her to pursue another hobby, travel. Recently she traveled to Chiloe, Chile to work with South American sea lions.

 

 

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