About Us

Meet the team behind Legacy Animal.

We are a team of dedicated veterinary professionals committed to giving every pet the highest standard of rehabilitative and integrative care in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Julia Podmayer

DVM, CCRT · Founder

Our Story

Built on a passion for healing.

Legacy Animal Wellness was founded by Dr. Julia Podmayer with one clear goal — to provide pets in Phoenix with the kind of compassionate, evidence-based rehabilitative care that truly makes a difference.

After years of working in veterinary medicine, Dr. Podmayer saw a gap in the care available for pets recovering from injury, surgery, or living with chronic pain. Legacy Animal was her answer — a practice built around the whole patient, not just the diagnosis.

Today, the practice offers rehabilitation therapy, integrative pain management, peptide therapy, and comprehensive wellness programs — all delivered with the hands-on attention your pet deserves.

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Services offered

100%

Personalized care plans

DVM

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

CCRT

Certified Canine Rehab Therapist

Credentials & Expertise

Qualified to deliver
exceptional care.

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Multimodal Pain Management

Dr. Podmayer holds a DVM degree, providing the full clinical foundation needed to diagnose, treat, and manage complex patient cases.

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Certified Canine Rehab Therapist

As a CCRT, Dr. Podmayer is specially trained in canine rehabilitation techniques — from hydrotherapy to therapeutic exercise and manual therapy.

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Integrative Medicine

Trained in acupuncture, laser therapy, and peptide protocols, Dr. Podmayer brings a truly integrative approach to every patient's care plan.

Our Values

What guides everything we do.

Compassion first

Every pet is treated with the same care and attention we'd give our own. We take time to listen, observe, and understand before we act.

Evidence-based practice

Our protocols are grounded in the latest veterinary research. We don't guess — we apply what the science supports.

Personalized care

No two patients are alike. Every treatment plan is built specifically for that animal's condition, age, lifestyle, and goals.

Partnership with families

We keep you informed and involved at every step. Your pet's recovery is a team effort — and you're a vital part of that team.

Get Started Today

Your pet deserves
to feel good again.

Whether you have questions or you're ready to book, we're ready when you are.

Call (480) 646-3001

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Meet the team behind Legacy Animal.

Built on a passion for healing.

Qualified to deliver exceptional care.

What guides everything we do.

Your pet deserves to feel good again.

Qualified to deliver
exceptional care.

Your pet deserves
to feel good again.