TOPS Veterinary Solutions is a sister company to TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation, and is owned and managed by the same two people, Dr. Laurie McCauley, and her husband Tom McCauley.  Here's a little information to help you get to know our staff.

Laurie McCauley, DVM A 1992 graduate of Colorado State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Laurie McCauley is the Medical Director of TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation, which she owns and operates with her husband Tom. Since starting TOPS Vet Rehab in 1998, Dr. McCauley has been credited as one of the pioneers of veterinary rehabilitation, and has become one of the most recognized names in this field. Dr. McCauley is certified in veterinary rehabilitation by the Canine Rehab Institute, in veterinary acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, and in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. In addition to these certifications, Dr. McCauley is also on faculty of the Canine Rehab Institute.  She is a contributing author to Canine Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, as well as the 6th Edition of the Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians.  She is a frequent national and international lecturer on the topics of complementary medicine and rehabilitation. Speaking Engagements include: Each International Symposium on Veterinary Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation The 2000, 2001 and 2004 American Veterinary Medical Association conventions The 2007 World Veterinary Conference The 2006 and 2008 North American Veterinary Conferences She is also credited with introducing the world to the use of hydro-treadmill therapy as a part of canine rehabilitation, a modality considered almost standard in veterinary rehabilitation today. Outside of her acquired skills and expertise in rehabilitation, acupuncture, and chiropractic, Dr. McCauley brings an uncommon passion and energy to her work. This combination of skills and passion has helped Dr. McCauley return agility dogs to the ring, police K-9 dogs to service and companion dogs back to normal function. Her work is highly regarded amongst her clients (click here for customer comments) and fellow veterinarians (click here for article written by Sue Leonard-Sullivan, DVM, for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Handlers Association) . Although she operates in all areas of canine rehabilitation, Dr. McCauley specializes in canine neurological rehabilitation, where she reports a 75% success rate in the area of returning paralyzed dogs to near normal function.  For TOPS Veterinary Solutions, Dr. McCauley provides consulting servivces and speakers.

Tom McCauley Joining Dr. McCauley in the ownership of TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation and TOPS Veterinary Solutions is her husband Tom.  After graduating from Denver University (where he and Laurie met) in 1986, Tom began a 15 year career in a sales management capacity for a Fortune 500 company.  Tom has been active in the business acting as the business manager since its' opening, and in 2001 decided to leave the corporate world to devote his efforts fulltime to TOPS.  Tom is responsible for the strategic planning and direction setting of TOPS Veterinary, as well as coordinating the non-medical aspects of the business, such as marketing, operations, personnel and finances.  For TOPS Veterinary Solutions, Tom provides consulting services as well as software development (Matrix).  Tom's prior management experience along with his passion for excellence brings a unique and important perspective to the TOPS businesses.