ExoPets
Led by Danielle Robins, MSOP, LCPO — a board-certified and licensed prosthetist-orthotist with deep experience across human and veterinary orthotic and prosthetic care.
Dani began with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, building a foundation in biomechanics, gait analysis, functional movement, strength development, and compensatory movement patterns.
She earned a Master of Science in Orthotics & Prosthetics and became a board-certified and licensed prosthetist-orthotist, treating complex orthopedic, neurologic, traumatic, and limb-loss cases.
When her own dog, Goose, suffered an injury, Dani began exploring the veterinary side of orthotics and prosthetics. That moment became the bridge between human O&P and veterinary mobility care.
Dani trained directly under Dr. Kaufmann and worked closely with his team, learning veterinary biomechanics, case selection, device design principles, casting, gait evaluation, and long-term patient management.
With investor backing, Dani founded and led OrthoPaws as Clinical Director, developing protocols, referral workflows, veterinarian education, casting standards, follow-up systems, and treatment pathways.
Over the years, Dani has evaluated and managed more than 1,000 veterinary orthotic and prosthetic cases, collaborating with veterinarians, rehabilitation specialists, surgeons, and pet owners across the United States and internationally.
After years in the industry, Dani founded ExoPets to create a clinician-led company focused on education, collaboration, evidence-based decision making, individualized patient care, and long-term mobility support.
Boarded & Licensed Prosthetist–Orthotist
Clinical oversight is led by Danielle Robins, a nationally boarded and licensed prosthetist–orthotist with advanced training in biomechanics, functional movement, and complex orthotic and prosthetic case management across both human and veterinary applications.
Danielle holds a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics and began her professional foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Her background connects human O&P principles with biomechanics, gait analysis, compensatory movement patterns, and real-world functional outcomes.
ExoPets is built around active clinical involvement rather than product-only ordering, advisory-only affiliations, or fragmented case oversight.
When her own dog, Goose, suffered an injury, Dani began exploring the veterinary side of orthotics and prosthetics. That path led her to Dr. Martin Kaufmann’s veterinary O&P training program during its early stages, where she trained directly under Dr. Kaufmann and worked closely with his team.
Dani later founded and led OrthoPaws as Clinical Director, developing clinical protocols, referral workflows, veterinarian education programs, casting standards, patient follow-up systems, and treatment pathways.
Over the years, Dani has evaluated and managed more than 1,000 veterinary orthotic and prosthetic cases, collaborating with veterinarians, rehabilitation specialists, surgeons, and pet owners throughout the United States and internationally.
Her experience includes custom braces, prosthetics, neurologic support devices, deformity management, post-surgical mobility solutions, suspension design, pressure management, device troubleshooting, gait evaluation, and long-term patient management.
Danielle founded ExoPets to create a clinician-led company focused on education, collaboration, evidence-based decision making, and individualized patient care.
The ExoPets Clinical Model
Veterinary orthotics and prosthetics are evolving toward a model where fabrication may be centralized, but clinical value comes from assessment, strategy, fit, adjustment, and long-term oversight.
Evaluate whether the patient, pathology, limb presentation, and goals make sense for a device.
Determine the appropriate device path, support level, alignment needs, and expected functional role.
Interpret comfort, pressure, gait response, suspension, compensation, and real-world use.
Guide adjustments, troubleshoot concerns, and support the case as mobility needs change.
Veterinarians are no longer choosing between devices. They are choosing who they trust to guide how those devices are used.
Access to a licensed prosthetic–orthotic clinician actively responsible for case guidance.
Clinical decisions made with the full patient picture, not isolated product selection.
A consistent clinical path from assessment through fitting, adjustment, and follow-up.
Casting, fitting, troubleshooting, pre-surgical consultation, and continuity of care support.