Sep 16, 2026 · 43 min · 12 segments
In this episode of *O&P Rising*, host Kayla Wicks, CPO, MSOP, LPO, welcomes Katherine Davis, CPO, of Cornerstone Prosthetics & Orthotics, to explore veterinary orthotics and prosthetics as a unique…
Katherine DavisGuest
Kayla WicksHost
Welcome to the 45th episode of O&P Rising, an original podcast series produced by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.
I'm Kayla Wicks, a certified prosthetist orthotist with Hanger Clinic in Longview, Washington.
If you're like many students, residents, and early career clinicians, you've probably wondered what your career in O&P might look like.
While many clinicians build rewarding careers in traditional practice settings, one of the things that makes this profession so exciting is a variety of paths it can offer.
It's a specialty that many people don't even realize exists, yet it applies the same clinical principles of orthotics and prosthetics in an entirely different setting.
From collaborating with veterinarians to helping restore mobility for animal patients, Veterinary O&P offers a unique blend of clinical problem-solving, innovation, and creativity.
It's about discovering that your OMP career doesn't have to follow a traditional path.
Whether you're still in school, completing a residency, or just beginning your career, our hope is that today's conversation encourages you to stay curious, explore new opportunities, and keep an open mind about where this profession can take you.
Katherine is an ABC-certified prosthetist-orthotist with Cornerstone Prosthetics and Orthotics in Everett, Washington.
Alongside her traditional O&P practice, she has been expanding her experience in veterinary orthotics and prosthetics, working closely with a rehabilitation veterinarian to evaluate patients, cast, fit, and adjust custom devices for animal patients.
She's also passionate about advancing the field by improving access to knowledge and resources that can help more clinicians explore veterinary O&P.
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Welcome to the 45th episode of O&P Rising, an original podcast series produced by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.
I'm Kayla Wicks, a certified prosthetist orthotist with Hanger Clinic in Longview, Washington.
If you're like many students, residents, and early career clinicians, you've probably wondered what your career in O&P might look like.
While many clinicians build rewarding careers in traditional practice settings, one of the things that makes this profession so exciting is a variety of paths it can offer.
It's a specialty that many people don't even realize exists, yet it applies the same clinical principles of orthotics and prosthetics in an entirely different setting.
From collaborating with veterinarians to helping restore mobility for animal patients, Veterinary O&P offers a unique blend of clinical problem-solving, innovation, and creativity.
It's about discovering that your OMP career doesn't have to follow a traditional path.
Whether you're still in school, completing a residency, or just beginning your career, our hope is that today's conversation encourages you to stay curious, explore new opportunities, and keep an open mind about where this profession can take you.
Katherine is an ABC-certified prosthetist-orthotist with Cornerstone Prosthetics and Orthotics in Everett, Washington.
Alongside her traditional O&P practice, she has been expanding her experience in veterinary orthotics and prosthetics, working closely with a rehabilitation veterinarian to evaluate patients, cast, fit, and adjust custom devices for animal patients.
She's also passionate about advancing the field by improving access to knowledge and resources that can help more clinicians explore veterinary O&P.
