How to become a veterinary physiotherapist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- specialist courses run by private training organisations
University
You'll need one of the following qualifications:
- a degree in veterinary physiotherapy
- a degree in human physiotherapy, approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and a postgraduate course in veterinary physiotherapy
- a postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Physiotherapy through Canine and Equine Physiotherapy Training
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including biology for a degree
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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Apprenticeship
You could start by doing a physiotherapist degree apprenticeship. You could go on to complete a postgraduate award in veterinary physiotherapy.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, preferably including biology, for a degree apprenticeship
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Other Routes
You could train in animal massage or animal hydrotherapy, if you do not have a degree but want to work in a related area.
You can get more details about training from the:
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Professional and industry bodies
You can join the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy for professional development and training opportunities.
Further information
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