Perioperative Pain Mgmt and Chronic Pain Mgmt

Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP
Veterinarian
Owner of Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital, 701 Kedron Avenue, Morton, PA 19070

A life-long resident of the Philadelphia Suburbs, Jennifer received her B.S. in Chemistry/Biology from West Chester University and attended the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1993. She worked as an associate veterinarian for 14 years before becoming the sole owner of Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital in 2007. The AAHA-accredited hospital employs 5 Veterinarians and 35 team members.

Dr. Johnson’s special interests include general and orthopaedic surgery of all pets. Pain management has always been a priority at her practice and Dr. Johnson is always looking for new treatment modalities to help her patients. The hospital uses Companion Laser Class 4 Laser Therapy to treat acute and chronic pain and employs a certified pet massage therapist who uses Laser, Treadmill and Massage for chronic and acute conditions. The doctors have also used Stem Cell Therapy for treatment of chronic osteoarthritis. In 2013, Dr. Johnson achieved board certification in pain management through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management and is now currently working on certification in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Tennessee. Since 2006, Dr Johnson travels directly to veterinary hospitals to lecture on acute and chronic pain management, helping veterinarians and staff members improve their pain management protocols. She also has been invited to speak on pain management, laser therapy and general orthopedic surgery at numerous national veterinary conferences.

Dr. Johnson lives in Morton, PA, with her husband, two daughters, a senior cat and a rescue pit bull. In her spare time, you will likely find her cheering on her daughter’s soccer team or boating on the Chesapeake Bay.