HCH- Hill's Canine Hydrotherapy 

Hill's Canine Hydrotherapy, 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 for Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (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 pool or Underwater Treadmill. All dogs 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 swum at Hill's Canine Hydrotherapy 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 swimming. 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. My staff or I 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. 


She spends her free time with her Field Spaniel Finlay going for nice walks and trying new enrichment activities. 

Canine Hydrotherapist and Veterinary Physiotherapist

Elly has always been passionate for caring and working with animals. In 2018 she graduated from Harper Adams University with a BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Physiotherapy. Recently Elly worked in a referral hospital providing both physiotherapy and hydrotherapy care to a range of small animal patients. During the two years she gained invaluable experience treating a diverse case load of patients covering: pre and post op conditions in neurological, orthopaedic and soft tissue trauma. Currently she is studying for the OCNLR Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy to advance her knowledge in all aspects of canine rehabilitation. Elly is a member of both the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) and the Register for Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP). She is passionate about encouraging multimodal teamwork in the veterinary industry to provide the highest standards of care and treatment possible for patients. 


Elly is the owner of a beautiful 11 year old black Labrador and two cheeky cats! In this photo you can see Monty having his Hydrotherapy session on the Underwater Treadmill.

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. 

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 year 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!



Canine Hydrotherapist

Gabby is currently back working at Hill's following 6 months travelling. She is mainly working as holiday cover and helping to ensure we have the maximum number of appointments avaliable for clients.

Gabby is currently studying Laser Therapy to join Katherine and Elly with treating patients.

Full accredited members of the CHA, RAMP & NAVP

Hill's Canine Hydrotherapy is a full member of the CHA, RAMP and NAVP. This means  we have all agreed to abide by  the accepted quality standards and codes of practice within the industry. Visit http://www.canine-hydrotherapy.org/ or https://www.irvap.org.uk/ to find out more. 

Qualifications

 Katherine and Elly are fully qualified hydrotherapist, having attained the ABC Level 3 Certificate in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals and OCN Level 3 certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy, They hold a current Canine First Aid certificate, and have completed theory modules in Canine Anatomy, Spinal Conditions and Orthopaedic Conditions. 

Continual Professional Development

They regularly attend seminars and lectures relating to hydrotherapy to further their knowledge and expertise in this field of exercise and rehabilitation. There will always be someone 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 while swimming. 
“ Katherine is excellent- my boy has done so well under her care despite being really hesitant! She is so calm and reassuring an very attentive to the dogs needs! 100% recommend”
Clare Perry
“Highly recommend Katherine and all of the team. One of my dogs is not a natural swimmer but she is getting more confident with every swim thanks to all the positive encouragement she gets. Brilliant for keeping them fit for Agility.”
Becky Shute
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