You could become a certified canine hydrotherapist

Imagine spending your days helping dogs to move better, recover quicker, and age slower. Now you can!

Join this rapidly growing industry and create a career where you are making a difference every day and your reward is the unconditional love of canines and the appreciation of their owners.

Career Opportunities working as a Canine Hydrotherapist

The Pet industry was already a massive and rapidly growing industry, with people spending more of their disposable income on their pets health and care than ever before. Now with the influx of pet owners due to Covid the medical and surgical treatments pet owners are investing in for their pets has increased substantially. Consequently, so too has the need for rehabilitation treatments that can accelerate the dogs recovery and maximise their return to function.

Becoming a Certified Canine Hydrotherapist with our certificate courses provides you with the knowledge, training, and experience to do the following:

Work in a clinic: More vet clinics are adding rehabilitation and hydrotherapy to their services and are looking for qualified Canine Hydrotherapists to join their teams. Existing Canine Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centres, and even dog groomers, pet resorts, and rescue organisations are also looking for qualified Canine Hydrotherapists to help treat their canine clients. So, there are plenty of job opportunities on the rise once you are certified you just need to research what's available in your local area.

Start your own clinic: As the need for rehabilitation services increases, so too does the opportunity to open your own hydrotherapy clinic. We recommend doing thorough preliminary research and included in the course is a module on starting your own hydrotherapy business and how to work with your local veterinarian(s) to generate referrals for your new business.

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CANINE HYDROTHERAPY COURSE GRADUATE SAYS:
"I was worried about learning and remembering the science part of the study which later disappeared once we started learning the more practical module. It all came into place then. When comparing other courses, this is the most extensive and up to date content. It is well paced and is a supportive learning environment. There is lots of knowledge to be acquired during the workshop."
- Cassandre - Certified Canine Hydrotherapist

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Canine Hydrotherapy Certification Course Basics:

If you would like to spend your days doing something you love, making a difference in the lives of dogs and their owners, as part of the rapidly growing canine therapy industry, then this course is for you!

PREREQUISITES: There are no pre-requisites required except a love for dogs and a passion to help them live a long, happy & healthy life.

COURSE DURATION: It takes 10 months (240+hrs) to complete this course. This includes the 3-Day workshop and the modules following the workshop. Together with theory and practical exams.

HOURS OF STUDY REQUIRED: For most students it takes an average of 5-7 hours per week. This can vary depending on the students previous knowledge and learning capabilities.

NEXT COURSE COMMENCEMENT: The next Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy Course will commence 10th March 2025. Places are limited to ensure a high level of individual attention.

DELIVERY: This course is delivered online with practical assignments submitted by students via video and reviewed individually with customised feedback AND includes a live interactive virtual 3-Day Workshop delivered with real life case studies. PLUS an optional 3 Day in-person practical placement at one of our partner clinics located globally.

LANGUAGES: The entire course is presented in English including lectures, the App, assignments and resources. Transcriptions are NOT currently available. Therefore, students are required to be fluent in English otherwise the course may prove to be too difficult.

PRICING: Each course is updated based on changes in the industry and graduate feedback. Therefore, pricing gets released when enrolment opens and payment plans will be available. See pricing section in course information pack for previous pricing as an indication.

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Why choose the Canine Health & Wellbeing Academy:

Course Length | High Standard of Education | Industry Reputation | Practical Experience

Established since 2017 the Canine Health & Wellbeing Academy provides the most advanced evidence based syllabus of proven techniques based on 22 years of practical hands-on clinical experience. With over 500 graduates in 16 countries, here are some of the reasons students choose to study with us:

  • Our courses take 10 months/240+ study hours to complete (each) - providing you with in-depth foundational knowledge and a qualification you'll be proud of
  • Include up to 52 hrs of practical tuition - giving you the hands-on skills and confidence required to treat canines of all ages, breeds and pathologies
  • Our reputation as an industry leader - due to high standards set & maintained (not all students pass & graduate) you are learning from the best
  • Recognised & accredited certification - this is the only qualification you will need well into the future regardless of any industry regulation changes
  • Supportive environment - we genuinely want to see you succeed & we provide additional support & private tuition throughout the course as required
  • Everything you need - to be able to provide a safe & effective canine treatment of the highest calibre - means you'll stand out from the competition

Countries we currently have students from:

  • Australian Students in the Canine Health Academy

    Australia

  • Japanese students at the Canine Health Academy

    Japan

  • United Emirates students at the Canine Health Academy

    United Emirates

  • Thailand students are at the Canine Health Academy now

    Thailand

  • Korea, South Flag because the Canine Health and Wellbeing Academy now has students from south Korea

    Korea

  • United States Students at the Canine Health Academy

    United States of America

  • Columbian students at the Canine Health Academy

    Colombia

  • Singapore students at the Canine Health Academy

    Singapore

  • Canadian students are now in the Canine Health Academy

    Canada

  • Flag of South Africa as the Canine Academy now has students from Sth Africa learning canine massage and canine hydrotherapy

    South Africa

  • New Zealand students at the Canine Health Academy

    New Zealand

  • Malaysian students at the Canine Health Academy

    Malaysia

  • Hong Kong students in the Canine Health Academy

    Hong Kong

  • Picture of flag of Greece because Canine Academy has students in Greece

    Greece

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** We will never share your information with anyone and we are too busy helping dogs to fill up your inbox with unwanted emails. **

About Your Instructor - Michelle Monk - Physiotherapist

Michelle Monk Canine Health and Wellbeing Academy

Your Course Instructor and founder is Michelle Monk - a Human Physiotherapist, with a Masters Degree in Animal Physiotherapy. Michelle has won several awards for her delivery of service to canine patients and for her research in the area of rehabilitation following surgery for cruciate disease.

Michelle started the first rehabilitation centre for dogs in 2002 complete with indoor heated pool and underwater treadmill. Since then she has delivered hydrotherapy to hundreds of thousands of dogs and is the most experienced canine hydrotherapist in the country.

She has also authored the Animal Hydrotherapy chapter in the Textbook “Animal Physiotherapy: Assessment, Treatment and rehabilitation of Animals’, and delivered numerous talks on canine rehabilitation to peers and industry leaders nationally and internationally.

Michelle worked as a human physiotherapist prior to working with canines including 6 years in Human Hydrotherapy in spinal division and continues to attend ongoing professional development in this field.

Michelle is passionate about increasing both the quality and availability of rehabilitation therapies so that all canines have access to quality health care to improve their general health, wellbeing, and recovery from injury and illness.

 CANINE HYDROTHERAPY COURSE GRADUATE SAYS:
"Before starting the course I was worried only doing online wouldn't work as well but it did. It's thorough and Michelle clearly loves what she does which makes it a great learning experience. If I was to describe it to someone else I would say it is intense but worth it. The live virtual workshop was well presented using live cases, discussing the pathologies and seeing what type of questions occur in a hydro session."
- Lara - Certified Canine Hydrotherapist

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Accreditation

This Canine Hydrotherapy Course is accredited by the Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association (ACRA).  www.caninerehabassociation.com.au ACRA is the governing body for the practise of Canine Rehabilitation and Canine Hydrotherapy in Australia.

We have had students from all over the world complete the certification but we do recommend checking with your local association and insurance company as to whether the certificate will be accepted in your country.

This course is accredited by the ACRA - Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association

Approved education provider

The Canine Health & Wellbeing Academy is proud to have met the high standards and approval of the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork AND the Association of Canine Water Therapy as a Preferred Education Provider. This ensures we maintain an exceptional standard of education and student learning experience.

This also gives students access to apply to the IAAMB for student membership which entitles them to access liability insurance, continuing education, mentors and additional support.

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