DVM, CCRT, CVPP, CVA, DACVSMR
Dr. Kara Amstutz earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri in 2000. She started Hometown Veterinary Hospital in 2002, which grew quickly over the following years. In 2013, Dr. Amstutz became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. The following year, Dr. Amstutz became a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Then, in 2019, she became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. These advanced certifications allowed Dr. Amstutz to establish River Canine Rehabilitation and transition her daily practice to only rehabilitation and pain management cases.
In 2022, Dr. Amstutz became the new owner and CEO of Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI), a postgraduate rehabilitation and acupuncture certification program for veterinarians, physical therapists, and veterinary technicians. Dr. Amstutz is a lead instructor for multiple courses offered through CRI.
Dr. Amstutz became a Diplomate of The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2023. In March 2024, Dr. Amstutz founded Momentum Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Springfield, Missouri, where patients are treated for painful conditions, mobility challenges, and optimizing function for daily life or sporting activities.
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