HCR- Hill's Canine Rehabilitation
Hill's Canine Rehabilitation, Grendon Underwood, Bucks is a safe, friendly, professional centre and all the team are members of either the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA), The Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP), the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) and The Register of Veterinary Musculoskeletal Practioners (RAMP). We have been established since 2009. We then rebranded in 2018.
We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and achieving the best results possible. We allow plenty of time for your dog to get used to its surroundings and we never rush them into the session. All dogs partaking in hydrotherapy will be required to wear a canine life jacket or a simple y shaped harness which we will provide. The length of each swim will depend on the condition, ability of your dog and the recommendation of your vet.
All dogs treated at Hill's Canine Rehabilitation must have gained their vets CONSENT (not direct referral). This safeguards your dog from any medical conditions that may be present and would dictate the level of treatment. Many dogs do come to us through direct veterinary referral. We have a simple form that needs completing prior to your visit this can be found on our website, feel free to call us and we can fill this in over the phone. We are confident to liaise with your vet and will send regular progress reports with regard to surgical and rehabilitation cases. The team will always be in the water with your dog as this allows immediate support, provides extra resistance and reassures the dog if needed. It is a very effective way of monitoring the dogs condition whilst in their session.
Meet the Team!
Director and Canine Hydrotherapist
Having always been passionate about working with animals, Katherine went from doing a weeks work experience to having a Saturday job. She has been the owner of the business since 2018, when it rebranded from Hamilton's Canine Hydrotherapy. She holds a current Canine First Aid certificate, and has completed theory modules in Canine Anatomy, Spinal Conditions and Orthopedic Conditions. She regularly attends seminars and lectures relating to hydrotherapy to further her knowledge and expertise in this field of exercise and rehabilitation. More recently she has obtained a level 4 Underwater Treadmill qualification and has completed an aqautic massage course.
Katherine is a certified K-Laser practioner
She spends her free time with her Field Spaniel Finlay going for nice walks and trying new enrichment activities.
Canine Hydrotherapist and Veterinary Physiotherapist
Veterinary Physiotherapist (IMSc) and Small Animal Hydrotherapist (Level 3 and 4)
(MRAMP)
Emily has always had a great love of animals. Being surrounded by a variety of species from a young age, she felt compelled to pursue a career in the animal industry. Many years of volunteering, work experience, and work placement positions in veterinary practices, referral centres, equine yards, and farms helped to streamline her interest in veterinary physiotherapy. Having obtained an integrated masters degree in veterinary physiotherapy, Emily then went on to acquire a level 3 qualification in small animal hydrotherapy closely followed by the level 4 underwater treadmill advanced techniques module and class 4 K-Laser qualifications. Emily is passionate about improving the quality of life and wellbeing of animals and works constantly to improve her knowledge and skills that allows her to retain her RAMP membership (Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners).
Emily owns 4 loveable yet highly strung Dachshund X Jack Russells that keep her extremely busy at home! She aims to treat your animals with the same care and respect that she treats her own.
Veterinary Physiotherapist/Canine Hydrotherapist
Diana is a Master’s-qualified Veterinary Phystherapist with over nine years of experience working with animals across a variety of settings, including boarding kennels, rescue centres, and clinical environments. She is also a qualified Level 3 and Level 4 Hydrotherapist.
Alongside her role at Hills, she works as a physiotherapist at another clinic in Northamptonshire, allowing her to bring a broad and well-developed skill set across multiple practices. Diana was one of the first physiotherapists to join the team when the physiotherapy service was introduced at Hills in 2025. She has a particular professional interest in orthopaedic cases and has extensive experience working with nervous and reactive dogs, adapting her approach to ensure each dog feels safe, supported, and able to benefit from treatment.
Canine Hydrotherapist Assistant
After a varied career, which started with completing a degree in Fashion Design, Charlotte realised she wanted to work with dogs. She made the move to do this by working at a dog kennels, specialising in difficult dogs, where she learnt a great deal about behaviour. Charlotte came to work here in October 2021 and has enjoyed learning more about the health of dogs, as well as completing her canine first aid certificate, allowing her to treat dogs, under supervision. Charlotte is the owner of two energetic Boxer dogs, Amber and Henry, who did not take to hydrotherapy and so are very much a work in progress!
Charlotte is currently studying towards her Level 3 Qualification in Canine Hydrotherapy.
Charlotte is a certified K-Laser practioner
Canine Hydrotherapist Assistant
Laura is currently completing her level 3 course in Canine Hydrotherapy and has started working part time at Hill's Canine Hydrotherapy. After many years wanting a career caring for dogs, Laura discovered a love for hydrotherapy through work experience and soon began a course to become a hydrotherapist! She is enjoying learning and intends to continue her studies once qualified to expand her knowledge on canine care.
Laura is the owner of a very small (very mixed) terrier called Molly!
Full accredited members of the CHA, IRVAP & NAVP
Qualifications
Continual Professional Development
"My Lab Merlin has been going to Hill's since he's been suffering with Arthritis after having elbow dysplasia. He was putting on weight and loosing muscle mass due to reduced exercise. Since he's been having regular swimming and treadmill sessions he has lost weight and gained movement and strength back and is much more mobile and active. I can't recommend the staff at Hills enough they really are a great team very knowledgeable and supportive they really have changed Merlins life, I can't thank them enough."
Andrew Bennett
May 2025
"I brought our elderly whippet/lurcher cross Benji for hydrotherapy on the treadmill for over a year. Although never a water lover, Benji soon found his feet and regular hydrotherapy did wonders for his mobility and even prolonged his life. Katherine and her team were superb - knowledgeable, caring, friendly and always keen to do as much as possible to help Benji keep moving. Benji just made it to the age of 17 thanks in no small part to Katherine and her team. I shall miss my weekly visits."
Laura Townsend
October 2025
"My dog has been with Hills for ongoing treatment for a number of years, she has life long illnesses that cannot be cured but are manageable. The team are professional, welcoming, understanding of the dog's situation plus that of myself as the owner. I absolutely trust in their treatment & service provision & value their opinions on my dogs progress with anything they advise may help. My dog loves visiting Hills, gets extremely excited & that to me speaks volumes. The team are friendly & are genuine people that care. I would wholeheartedly recommend them."
Teresa Brown
April 2025
