What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Clinical Education (DVM/VMD Required) position at Paw Prosper?
The Opportunity
Paw Prosper is an animal health and wellness platform built to help pets stay healthy, recover quickly, and age gracefully. Within our education division, two of the most respected names in the field sit side by side: the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, the premier hands-on certification body in veterinary rehabilitation, and OnlinePetHealth, the leading global continuing-education community for rehabilitation professionals.
The Director of Clinical Education holds the academic and clinical heart of both. This is a highly visible role: the person who fills it will set the educational standard for the profession, mentor the faculty who teach it, and become a recognized voice for the future of veterinary rehabilitation on stages around the world.
It is also a role with a distinguished lineage. Previous holders include Dr. Janet Van Dyke and Dr. Kara Amstutz - both DACVSMR and widely respected leaders in the field. We are seeking a successor with the clinical depth, teaching gift, and presence to carry that standard forward.
The PlatformsCanine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI)
The premier hands-on certification and continuing-education provider in canine rehabilitation. CRI is RACE-approved and recognized by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), and has certified well over 1,800 veterinarians, physical therapists, and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses across dozens of countries since 2002. Its programs - spanning rehabilitation therapist (CCRT), acupuncture (CVAT), veterinary nurse and assistant pathways, and orthotics and prosthetics - pair online didactic study with immersive, in-person laboratory instruction and live “dog professor” patients. CRI's signature is its collaborative model, bringing veterinarians and physical therapists together to teach far more hands-on practice than any comparable program.
OnlinePetHealth (OPH)
A global continuing-education membership community of more than 15,000 veterinary rehabilitation professionals. OPH delivers monthly webinars across small-animal, equine, and hydrotherapy tracks, alongside a weekly podcast, blog, research summaries, business training, and the long-running annual Vet Rehab Summit. Its library draws on a roster of more than 100 expert lecturers worldwide, and its accredited webinars support members' CPD requirements. Together, CRI and OPH give Paw Prosper an integrated education ecosystem reaching professionals from their first certification through a full career of advanced learning.
Role Summary
The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for the content, faculty, and academic standards of CRI's certification and continuing-education programs and, working into the role over time, the clinical content and editorial direction of OnlinePetHealth. The Director ensures every course, lecture, webinar, blog, and podcast reflects current research and best practice; leads and grows the faculty; develops new certifications and CE; safeguards the institute's accreditations; and represents Paw Prosper as a leading educator and thought leader in veterinary rehabilitation.
Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic and Content Leadership
A credible, collaborative clinical leader who is energized - not daunted - by being a public face of the profession. Someone who leads with collaboration as much as direction - comfortable working across functions with executives, marketing, and business development, and contributing clinical perspective to advisory board conversations that shape Paw Prosper’s strategy. Someone who believes deeply in evidence-based, hands-on learning and in the veterinarian–physical therapist collaborative model that defines CRI. A gifted teacher and mentor with the judgment to uphold a high academic standard, the organization to keep complex programs running smoothly, and the vision to shape where veterinary rehabilitation education goes next.
Paw Prosper is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
Please note that Paw Acquisition I Corp utilizes automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and AI-assisted tools to help evaluate and process candidate applications. These tools assist our recruitment team by screening qualifications, assessing responses, or matching experience against job requirements.
All automated evaluations are used alongside human oversight. If you have questions regarding our use of AI in hiring or require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@pawprosper.com.
Paw Prosper is an animal health and wellness platform built to help pets stay healthy, recover quickly, and age gracefully. Within our education division, two of the most respected names in the field sit side by side: the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, the premier hands-on certification body in veterinary rehabilitation, and OnlinePetHealth, the leading global continuing-education community for rehabilitation professionals.
The Director of Clinical Education holds the academic and clinical heart of both. This is a highly visible role: the person who fills it will set the educational standard for the profession, mentor the faculty who teach it, and become a recognized voice for the future of veterinary rehabilitation on stages around the world.
It is also a role with a distinguished lineage. Previous holders include Dr. Janet Van Dyke and Dr. Kara Amstutz - both DACVSMR and widely respected leaders in the field. We are seeking a successor with the clinical depth, teaching gift, and presence to carry that standard forward.
The PlatformsCanine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI)
The premier hands-on certification and continuing-education provider in canine rehabilitation. CRI is RACE-approved and recognized by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), and has certified well over 1,800 veterinarians, physical therapists, and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses across dozens of countries since 2002. Its programs - spanning rehabilitation therapist (CCRT), acupuncture (CVAT), veterinary nurse and assistant pathways, and orthotics and prosthetics - pair online didactic study with immersive, in-person laboratory instruction and live “dog professor” patients. CRI's signature is its collaborative model, bringing veterinarians and physical therapists together to teach far more hands-on practice than any comparable program.
OnlinePetHealth (OPH)
A global continuing-education membership community of more than 15,000 veterinary rehabilitation professionals. OPH delivers monthly webinars across small-animal, equine, and hydrotherapy tracks, alongside a weekly podcast, blog, research summaries, business training, and the long-running annual Vet Rehab Summit. Its library draws on a roster of more than 100 expert lecturers worldwide, and its accredited webinars support members' CPD requirements. Together, CRI and OPH give Paw Prosper an integrated education ecosystem reaching professionals from their first certification through a full career of advanced learning.
Role Summary
The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for the content, faculty, and academic standards of CRI's certification and continuing-education programs and, working into the role over time, the clinical content and editorial direction of OnlinePetHealth. The Director ensures every course, lecture, webinar, blog, and podcast reflects current research and best practice; leads and grows the faculty; develops new certifications and CE; safeguards the institute's accreditations; and represents Paw Prosper as a leading educator and thought leader in veterinary rehabilitation.
Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic and Content Leadership
- Responsible for educational content presented across CRI certification and continuingeducation courses, and, over time across OnlinePetHealth webinars, blogs, and podcasts.
- Review and approve content prior to delivery including faculty lecture materials and content presented by thirdparty lecturers.
- Ensure all content remains current with the latest peerreviewed research, evidence, and best practices in veterinary rehabilitation.
- Champion evidencebased practice and support CRI's growing investment in clinical research that advances the field.
- Must attend all CRI inperson courses as to oversee presentation of content and lead
- Lead the development of new certifications and continuingeducation offerings that expand CRI's curriculum and respond to professional demand.
- Build integrated learning pathways that connect the OPH community to CRI certification and make the most of shared content across both platforms.
- Lead and manage the faculty as they prepare for courses, lecture, and teach in lab and TA roles.
- Recruit and retain a highcaliber roster of lecturers and teaching assistants.
- Onboard, develop, and review instructors so that teaching quality is consistent and excellent across an independent faculty.
- Work alongside the Administrative Coordinator to maintain CRI's RACE and AAVSB standing and OPH's CPD accreditations; safeguard the integrity of the education, assessment, and certification records.
- Direct the CRI Administrator to ensure all onsite preparations and requirements are executed so that every class is delivered professionally and runs smoothly.
- Coordinate with the Education Growth and Enrolment Manager to promote programs and convert prospective students.
- Partner crossfunctionally with Paw Prosper executives and directors across Marketing, Business Development, and other departments to align educational programming with broader organizational objectives and growth initiatives.
- Engage with Paw Prosper’s advisory board as a subjectmatter resource, contributing clinical and educational perspective to strategy conversations and helping shape the company’s longterm direction in the professional community.
- Serve as a visible face of veterinary rehabilitation education speaking “on podium” at domestic and international conferences and events on relevant topics in rehabilitation and rehabilitation education.
- Build and publish thought leadership across OPH's podcast, webinar, and editorial channels and through professional publications.
- Cultivate relationships and partnerships with veterinary schools, specialty colleges, and professional organizations (e.g., AARV, ACVSMR, IAVRPT) to strengthen CRI and OPH's standing in the field.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited institution, with an active license in good standing.
- Substantial experience teaching, lecturing, or instructing in veterinary rehabilitation, with outstanding publicspeaking and presentation skills.
- Deep clinical expertise across canine rehabilitation orthopedic and neurological conditions, pain management, sports medicine, therapeutic exercise, and physical modalities.
- Demonstrated experience developing curriculum or educational content.
- Leadership experience managing and developing people or faculty.
- Ability and willingness to meet the location and travel requirements above, including attendance at all inperson CRI courses.
- DACVSMR diplomate status or other advanced credentials
- Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) certification
- A record of peerreviewed publication, authorship, or research contribution in the field.
- Leadership or active involvement in organized veterinary medicine (AARV, ACVSMR, IAVRPT, or similar).
- Experience with online and hybrid education learningmanagement systems, webinars, podcasts, and digital content production.
- International teaching experience and comfort working across a global professional community.
A credible, collaborative clinical leader who is energized - not daunted - by being a public face of the profession. Someone who leads with collaboration as much as direction - comfortable working across functions with executives, marketing, and business development, and contributing clinical perspective to advisory board conversations that shape Paw Prosper’s strategy. Someone who believes deeply in evidence-based, hands-on learning and in the veterinarian–physical therapist collaborative model that defines CRI. A gifted teacher and mentor with the judgment to uphold a high academic standard, the organization to keep complex programs running smoothly, and the vision to shape where veterinary rehabilitation education goes next.
Paw Prosper is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
Please note that Paw Acquisition I Corp utilizes automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and AI-assisted tools to help evaluate and process candidate applications. These tools assist our recruitment team by screening qualifications, assessing responses, or matching experience against job requirements.
All automated evaluations are used alongside human oversight. If you have questions regarding our use of AI in hiring or require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@pawprosper.com.