Professional Profile

• MVS, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
• BS, University of Illinois Colleges of Agriculture in Animal Science
• AAS, Parkland College
• CVT

• Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP), 2003, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
• Canine Conditioning and Strength Coach (CCSC), NC State College of Veterinary Medicine

• Clinical Research interest on Rehabilitation and Osteoarthritis and Pain Management

Kim Knap is an experienced instructor in Veterinary Technology and Rehabilitation at the University of Illinois. After earning her Veterinary Technology degree in 2001, she joined the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s Orthopedics team and quickly became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) in 2002. That same year, she helped establish the university’s rehabilitation program. At the time the program was one of five in veterinary colleges nationwide. 

Since 2006, Kim has been deeply involved in education, developing and teaching elective courses and clinical rotations focused on rehabilitation. Her contributions extend to research and authorship, including veterinary textbooks that support both students and professionals in the field. In 2023, she graduated from the Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in order to broaden her practice to healthy working dogs, sharing insights from her work and experience. Kim finished a Master’s in Veterinary Science degree from the University of Illinois in May 2024 and serves as an instructor in that program. Knap chose a career she continues to be passionate about.