About our founder

Derrick Campana

Receiving his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology/ Biomechanics from Penn State University and Masters in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Northwestern University, Derrick has pioneered the field of Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics (V-OP) into what it is today.

In 2002 Derrick Campana started building orthotic and prosthetic devices for people. It wasn’t until 2004, when a veterinarian brought her dog, a black lab named Charles, into his “human” office, that Derrick discovered his true passion, making these devices for animals. In 2005, Derrick started Animal Ortho Care and later founded Bionic Pets, the company he heads today. Since that first dog, Derrick has helped nearly 35,000 animals worldwide. Derrick’s mission is to continue to help as many animals as he can and even the playing field between humans and animals as far as treatment options are available.

“I never thought in my wildest dreams I’d be helping animals all over the world or even helping animals in general. It’s not something you think of as a child, because it never existed; but if you have that idea, go for it. If you’re passionate about it, go as hard as you can for as long as you can and you can make a huge difference in your life and the lives of so many...”