Canine Hydrotherapy Courses & Qualifications
Canine hydrotherapy is a specialist area of animal rehabilitation and wellbeing that uses water-based therapy to support mobility, recovery, fitness, and overall canine health. As the demand for professional rehabilitation services continues to grow, canine hydrotherapy courses and qualifications are becoming increasingly popular among dog owners, veterinary professionals, animal therapists, trainers, and individuals seeking a rewarding career within the canine health sector. These courses provide the knowledge and practical skills required to understand how hydrotherapy can support dogs recovering from injury, surgery, age-related conditions, and physical challenges.
Across the UK, canine hydrotherapy courses range from introductory programmes to advanced professional qualifications covering canine anatomy and physiology, rehabilitation principles, musculoskeletal health, hydrotherapy techniques, water treadmill operation, swimming therapy, patient assessment, health and safety procedures, record keeping, and canine welfare. Many training programmes combine classroom learning with practical experience, helping students develop the confidence and competence needed to work safely and effectively with dogs in a hydrotherapy environment.
At Manor House Dogs, we provide trusted information about canine hydrotherapy courses and qualifications, helping individuals explore recognised training pathways and educational opportunities within this growing field. Whether you are looking to expand your existing canine knowledge, complement a career in animal therapy, support dogs through rehabilitation and recovery, or pursue a professional role within canine hydrotherapy, the right qualification can provide the expertise, practical experience, and industry insight needed to succeed in this specialised area of canine care.
Canine Hydrotherapy Courses & Qualifications
Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy Qualifications
Get qualified for the very latest exciting veterinary therapy and animal rehabilitation careers!
We can help you pursue a career providing hands-on rehabilitation and therapy treatments working as an animal hydrotherapist or veterinary physiotherapist.
Hydrotherapy has long been a popular treatment technique for humans; it is non-weight bearing, so is a comfortable and effective therapy treatment. Expanding the inherent benefits of hydrotherapy to the animal world was inevitable, and the practice has now been perfected for a variety of species.
There is now a huge demand for qualified animal hydrotherapists and veterinary physiotherapists; demand far outstrips supply in the UK and worldwide. Therefore, qualifying in these therapy and rehabilitation sectors is an excellent career option for anyone wanting to follow a rewarding career working with animals.
Animal Hydrotherapists use hydrotherapy (in a specialised pool) to help animals with rehabilitation needs to recover from injury, as part of pain management or even as a type of exercise for animals with mobility issues.
The work of a Veterinary Physiotherapist involves investigating mobility problems, preventing recurring injuries and helping to reduce pain. Horses and dogs are the most common types of animals referred for physiotherapy.
Having an qualification that includes practical training, is essential for animal hydrotherapy and veterinary physiotherapy careers. All our animal hydrotherapy and veterinary physiotherapy qualifications are regulated & approved and sector / industry endorsed.
We offer animal hydrotherapy and veterinary physiotherapy qualifications as blended learning, with theory studied online and intensive practical training included. This is a great way to put theory knowledge into practice and ideal for anyone working full time or needing to fit their studies around their other commitments.
Our bespoke, intensive practical training is carried out with our team of highly qualified and experienced Vets, Physiotherapists and Hydrotherapists, utilising top of the range equipment including underwater treadmills, large bespoke pools, hydrotherapy spa’s, gait analysis treadmills and more. Learn from experienced professionals in the industry whilst working with a range of cases at different stages of treatment.
Get qualified with us and set up your own animal hydrotherapy / veterinary physiotherapy business or find your dream job on our specialised Job Board!
Book a call with one of our career advisors and they will take you through training and career options.
Our qualifications meet the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) membership requirements.
Small Animal Hydrotherapy
Course Overview
This course is aimed at those who wish to build on knowledge and skills to understand the benefits that hydrotherapy can have for canines and other small animals, with a number of conditions, and learn the theory and practical skills required to administer hydrotherapy to them.
The qualification allows learners to gain the required skills, knowledge and behaviours to work professionally in small animal hydrotherapy alongside formalising the capability of those already working in the field.
The qualification meets legislation requirements ensuring that practitioners meet industry standards and conduct hydrotherapy in line with regulatory guidelines. This is an Ofqual-regulated qualification.
Our ultramodern facilities have a 7x4 metre hydrotherapy pool and a state-of-the-art underwater treadmill to support our experienced team in delivering the course to the highest quality with an excellent opportunity to develop and progress as a small animal hydrotherapist.
Learners will benefit from extended hands-on practical time in our commercially operating hydrotherapy centre beyond the minimum required for certification. Learners will spend a minimum of 30 hours over the duration of the course with patients in pool and treadmill sessions.
This course will take place at the newly opened Institute of Technology Veterinary Science and Canine Therapies Centre at Plumpton College.
Course Cost
£3,417 for the 20 week course
If you would like to discuss payment plan options please contact our finance dept. finance@plumpton.ac.uk, or call us on 01273892102
Undergraduate Certificate Level 4 in Small Animal Hydrotherapy
Gain hands-on experience and industry-recognised skills with our Undergraduate Certificate Level 4 in Small Animal Hydrotherapy, endorsed by the Institute of Canine Hydrotherapists (ICH), Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) and National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists (NARCH).
Train at our commercial hydrotherapy centre, while developing expertise in anatomy, physiology, small animal health, and hydrotherapy principles. This course blends theory with practical training, including an embedded first aid qualification.