Specialise in canine massage and hydrotherapy and learn how canine therapists enhance dog wellbeing. You’ll gain practical experience in our specialist canine centre.
As a student in Writtle you’ll explore subjects like canine anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, with a special emphasis on canine massage and hydrotherapy.
Our course combines vocational and academic studies to equip you for a career in canine therapy. You’ll work towards a recognised Level 3 Hydrotherapy qualification as you take part in commercially run sessions with real cases. This qualification enables direct registration with the Canine Hydrotherapy Association and National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists.
Why ARU?
Acquire recognised skills in hydrotherapy.
Learn from experienced veterinary surgeons, hydrotherapists and physiotherapists.
Use specialist facilities including a canine therapy centre and hydrotherapy pool.
Help compile massage and hydrotherapy care plans for injured or post-operative animals.
Register with professional associations as a qualified hydrotherapist.
Apply for membership of the Animal Health Professions’ Register as a graduate.
A foundation year prepares you for the rest of your course, and focuses on general skills such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. We'll also start to look at some more subject-specific topics.
Our highly qualified teaching team includes experienced veterinary physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons.
Study Canine Therapy at ARU in Writtle and use specialist facilities including our Lordship Canine Centre. Our Canine Therapy Clinic features a hydrotherapy pool, two underwater treadmills and clinical consultation rooms in a commercially operated environment that mimics real-world settings.
You can also access our Pet Behaviour Centre, a dedicated facility for pet behaviourists. It features a consultation room, outdoor paddocks and a training hall. It's a commercial space where students are able to observe activities.
Our Canine Therapy Clinic features a new hydrotherapy pool, two underwater treadmills and clinical consultation rooms. There are also classrooms and lecture rooms.
Our underwater treadmill therapy for dogs offers numerous benefits, primarily related to rehabilitation, pain management, and fitness improvement.
Alongside the Therapy Clinic, our dog grooming centre is equipped with grooming tables, a bathing area and preparatory spaces.
Our BSc (Hons) Canine Therapy is a 'two in one' qualification as it includes a vocational award. This means that as a graduate, you'll be ready to work as a therapist – either independently or as part of a clinical team.
As the course has a focus on hydrotherapy and massage, you may choose to work in these popular areas.
You may find yourself helping with post-surgery recovery, managing chronic conditions, increasing the range of motion and balance in senior patients, enhancing the performance of competing athletes, helping with a weight control programme or improving the general wellbeing of family pets.
Alternatively you could consider research assistant posts, lecturing and health advisory roles.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Animal Welfare and Conservation.
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