Dr. Laura Surovi

Veterinarian

Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist

Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapist

Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist 

Dr. Surovi received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wake Forest University and graduated from The College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University in 2000. While attending veterinary school she was inducted in the Psi Chapter of the Phi Zeta Honor Society for high academic achievement, and was awarded for clinical proficiency in companion animal medicine and excellence in veterinary geriatrics.

After working for many years in general private practice, Dr. Surovi developed an interest in pain management and veterinary rehabilitation. She began to recognize that most pets achieve the best outcomes when traditional veterinary medicine can be complemented with other therapies.

Dr. Surovi is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) and a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist (CVCH) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She attended the Canine Rehabilitation Institute to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT). Dr. Surovi completed her animal chiropractic training at The Healing Oasis Wellness Center obtaining certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (CVSMT). She has earned acceptance into the College of Animal Chiropractors.

Dr. Surovi is Past President of the Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine, a local trade organization dedicated to the pursuit of continuing education and excellence in veterinary medicine. She is an active member of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians, the American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine.

On the personal side, Dr. Surovi along with her husband, Michael Sivo, currently reside in Lake County where they enjoy the farm life complete with two Thoroughbred horses, Nigel and Arya, a miniature horse named Teddy, two turtles, Shelley and Sheldon, and their four pit bull dogs, Olive, Poppy, Butter, and of course, Chauncy.

Veterinarian

Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Dr. Huppe is a native of Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Ohio in 2008. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Physiology Concentration from Cornell University in 2003, and graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. While attending veterinary school she was inducted into the Phi Zen National Honor Society and received the Senior Student Award from the American Association of Feline Practitioners. In 2007-2008, Dr. Huppe participated in a rotating apprenticeship at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists.

Dr. Huppe worked in general practice for a few years before realizing her desire to pursue rehabilitation. She is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) through The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. She attended the University of Tennessee Certificate Program in Canine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Dr. Huppe also has advanced training in Manual and Myofascial Therapy/Techniques.

Dr. Huppe is very excited to join the CVR team to share and grow her love of veterinary physical rehabilitation and pain management. Her special interests include neurologic rehabilitation, feline pain management (cats make great rehab patients!), multimodal pain management, chronic osteoarthritis, and geriatric care. She is passionate about helping our veterinary patients feel and perform their best whether it be for competition or simply for activities of daily living. Her goals always include maximizing comfort, mobility, quality of life, and the human-animal bond.

Professional Memberships include American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, American Association of Feline Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association, and Ohio Veterinary Medical Association.

On the personal side, Dr. Huppe resides in Lorain County and shares her life with her husband, Matt, and their two cats, Lotte and Remy. Her hobbies include triathlon and cycling, crochet, reading, and jigsaw puzzles.