Waves Canine Hydrotherapy - Kent

28/06/2025

We’re hiring! 🌊🐶

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Canine Hydrotherapist to join our busy canine hydrotherapy centre in Dover, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for canine care and a strong interest in the rehabilitation and recovery of canines to become part of our professional team.

🦴 Role Overview:

As a Canine Hydrotherapist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality hydrotherapy treatments to a diverse caseload of clients in our practice. Working collaboratively with referring veterinary professionals and owners, you will assess, plan, and implement appropriate hydrotherapy sessions tailored to individual needs of our patients.

👀 Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct initial assessments and ongoing hydrotherapy sessions
- Monitor patient progress and maintain accurate treatment records on our digital system
- Work closely with veterinary teams to ensure coordinated care
- Provide professional advice and support to clients
- Ensure high standards of hygiene and safety in the hydrotherapy practice

📋 Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

- Level 3 Diploma in Small Animal Hydrotherapy (or equivalent recognised qualification), including Under Water Treadmill Qualifications
- Level 3 Canine First Aid certificate
- Sound understanding of canine anatomy, health conditions, and rehabilitation principles
- Strong animal handling skills and a confident, compassionate approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A commitment to continuous professional development and best practices in canine rehabilitation
- Previous experience in a clinical, rehabilitation, or veterinary setting (although practical experience can be given if you have the qualification only)

💰 What We Offer:

- Competitive salary (in line with experience and qualifications)
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities
- Modern, fully-equipped hydrotherapy facilities
- Flexible working arrangements with regular guaranteed hours
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of dogs in our practice

If you are a professional, skilled hydrotherapist with a passion for canine care, we would like to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential chat please get in touch.

🐶 To apply - please send your CV and covering letter via email to info@wavescaninehydrotherapy.co.uk.

16/06/2025

Meet Lilo 💖

Lilo came to us after undergoing TPLO surgery to repair a cruciate ligament rupture. She presented with significant muscle atrophy in her operated leg, which caused an abnormal gait.

Her rehabilitation began with targeted sessions in the underwater treadmill, focusing on restoring proper gait mechanics and rebuilding muscle.

💪 With consistency and patience, Lilo is now confidently walking on the underwater treadmill, and we’re excited to progress into our hydrotherapy pool to further strengthen muscles and build endurance.

Establishing proper gait mechanics before transitioning to pool work is crucial for a smooth recovery and balanced limb use.

Great work, Lilo! 🐶

12/06/2025

🐶🌊 This handsome boy attends regular hydrotherapy sessions to stay fit and healthy. His goals are to maintain his fitness levels and lose some excess weight.

So far, he's made fantastic progress — he has:

- Lost weight
- Reduced his waistline
- Built muscle to support his joints

Did you know? We track your dog’s measurements throughout their sessions so we can visualise their progress using a variety of graphs!

Great work! 🐾

Interested in hydrotherapy for fitness? Get in touch with us today to learn more!

02/06/2025

26/05/2025

🐶 Simon is living with arthritis and spondylosis — a degenerative condition that affects the spine and can cause stiffness, decreased mobility and the potential for discomfort.

Over time, the discs between the vertebrae begin to degenerate. In response, the body tries to stabilise the spine by producing extra bone along the edges of the vertebrae.

So how does hydrotherapy help?
- Warm water relaxes muscles and reduces stiffness
- Buoyancy reduces strain on the spine and joints
- Promotes controlled low impact excercise
- Maintains muscle mass and flexibility

With plenty of encouragement from his Mum, Simon has been making incredible progress. His owner has already noticed reduced stiffness and a significant improvement in his movement, especially during walks. Go, Simon! 🩵

03/05/2025

Check out this underwater footage! 📷🐶 We can use underwater footage as a valuable tool to assess and support your dog’s mobility and muscle health.

During hydrotherapy sessions, we closely observe:

👀 Symmetry in limb movement (even use of all limbs)
👀 Joint range of motion (looking for full extension and flexion)
👀 Muscle engagement and strength
👀 Any signs of discomfort or compensation

Based on what we see, we introduce techniques to encourage even limb usage and full extension and flexion.

Hydrotherapy provides a low-impact, high-resistance excercise that helps build strength, enhance mobility, and support recovery in dogs.

If you’re interested in more details check out our website wavescaninehydrotherapy.co.uk!

24/04/2025

Meet Bella! Bella has been coming to us for maintenance sessions following her cruciate ligament repair in March 2023.

Her sessions focus on maintaining strong muscles and smooth joint movement. We alternate between treadmill and pool work—the treadmill helps improve her gait and ensure proper limb placement, while the pool allows for full range of motion in a completely non-weight-bearing environment. 🐶

Bella’s owners are really pleased with her progress and she loves soaking up the early morning sun through the window! 🩵 ☀️

Look at that action shot! 📷

19/04/2025

A big thank you to all our clients and your lovely dogs! 🐶

We really appreciate you keeping us busy - it’s a pleasure to see their progress and be part of the journey.

If you haven’t already, we’d be grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Google. Your feedback helps us to improve and we appreciate your continued support.

You can leave us a Google review here: https://g.page/r/CfYVgvPkv0dZEAE/review

Josie 🩵

09/04/2025

Maximus 💙

This handsome boy, Maximus, was referred to us after diagnostic imaging at Fitzpatrick Referrals revealed some challenges: a transitional L7 vertebra with sacralisation (where the last vertebra is partially fused with the hip), mild hip joint abnormalities, and disc degeneration at L7-S1, leading to nerve compression and resulting in lameness.

As Maximus is a young, healthy dog, the goal is to avoid surgery. We’re using our underwater treadmill to help him strengthen the muscles around the affected areas in a low-impact environment. The partial weight-bearing nature of our treadmill also provides relief for his joints and spine—vital for his recovery 🌊🐾

Maximus absolutely loves his sessions and is always excited to visit us!

If your dog is dealing with spinal issues or other mobility challenges, get in touch today to see how we can support their recovery. Call us at 01304 790229 or email info@wavescaninehydrotherapy.co.uk

06/04/2025

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Woofy to Waves Canine Hydrotherapy for a fun swim session, and he stole our hearts 💙

Despite being his first time in the water, Woofy showed natural confidence and was very well-mannered throughout the session. His gentle temperament and eagerness to learn are qualities that will make him a wonderful companion for the right home.

Woofy is currently seeking a loving and committed family to provide him with the care he deserves. 🐶

Please reach out to Kent Greyhound Rescue for further information or check out the link below: https://www.kentgreyhoundrescue.com/dogs/woofy-allen/

01/04/2025

🌊🐶 Hydrotherapy is amazing for dogs with arthritis! The warm water supports their joints, reduces pain, and helps them move more easily. It’s a gentle, low-impact way to keep them active and happy!

This Week’s Myth:
"Dogs with arthritis should avoid exercise to prevent further joint damage."

FACT:
While high-impact activities can worsen arthritis, regular low-impact exercise is essential to maintain joint mobility and muscle strength.
Activities like short, gentle walks, swimming, and controlled physical therapy can help reduce stiffness and improve overall comfort.

Always tailor exercise to your dog's individual needs and consult a veterinarian for the best activity plan.

If you're looking for 1-2-1 tailored advice for your dog, our Teleguidance service is for you!
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29/03/2025

Charlie loves his fun and fitness sessions in our 32° hydrotherapy pool 🩵

Hydrotherapy is not only a great way for him to stay active, it also helps build muscle, improve joint mobility, and offers low-impact exercise in a safe, clean environment 🌊✨

Interested in our fun or fitness hydrotherapy sessions? Visit our website wavescaninehydrotherapy.co.uk!

📞 01304 790229
📧 info@wavescaninehydrotherapy.co.uk