Veterinary Physiotherapy is a unique and growing field. It is common practice after injury or surgery in people, that a physiotherapist uses their skillset, evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning to optimise patient outcomes.

These same principles can be and should be applied to the injured animal. Complementary therapies are largely unregulated. To become a Veterinary Physiotherapist one must first complete a four year Bachelor of Science, be registered with AHPRA, have at least two years of clinical experience and then complete either a postgradute diploma or a Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy.

To maintain AHPRA registration, a stringent code of conduct must be adhered to and regular CPD must be carried out and documented in a portfolio. The Australian Physiotherapy Association and The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy also hold their members to a high standard. Veterinary Physiotherapists do not diagnose and we respect your role as the lead of care for the animal patient.