HCR- Hill's Canine Rehabilitation 

Hill's Canine Rehabilitation, Grendon Underwood, Bucks is a safe, friendly, professional centre and all the team are members of either the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA), The Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP), the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) and The Register of Veterinary Musculoskeletal Practioners (RAMP). We have been established since 2009. We then rebranded in 2018. 
We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and achieving the best results possible. We allow plenty of time for your dog to get used to its surroundings and we never rush them into the session. All dogs partaking in hydrotherapy will be required to wear a canine life jacket or a simple y shaped harness which we will provide. The length of each swim will depend on the condition, ability of your dog and the recommendation of your vet. 

All dogs treated at Hill's Canine Rehabilitation must have gained their vets CONSENT (not direct referral). This safeguards your dog from any medical conditions that may be present and would dictate the level of treatment. Many dogs do come to us through direct veterinary referral. We have a simple form that needs completing prior to your visit this can be found on our website, feel free to call us and we can fill this in over the phone. We are confident to liaise with your vet and will send regular progress reports with regard to surgical and rehabilitation cases. My staff or I will always be in the water with your dog as this allows immediate support, provides extra resistance and reassures the dog if needed. It is a very effective way of monitoring the dogs condition whilst in their session.

Meet the Team!

Director and Canine Hydrotherapist

Having always been passionate about working with animals, Katherine went from doing a weeks work experience to having a Saturday job. She has been the owner of the business since 2018, when it rebranded from Hamilton's Canine Hydrotherapy. She holds a current Canine First Aid certificate, and has completed theory modules in Canine Anatomy, Spinal Conditions and Orthopedic Conditions. She regularly attends seminars and lectures relating to hydrotherapy to further her knowledge and expertise in this field of exercise and rehabilitation. More recently she has obtained a level 4 Underwater Treadmill qualification and has completed an aqautic massage course. 

Katherine is a certified K-Laser practioner


She spends her free time with her Field Spaniel Finlay going for nice walks and trying new enrichment activities. 

Canine Hydrotherapist and Veterinary Physiotherapist

Veterinary Physiotherapist (IMSc) and Small Animal Hydrotherapist (Level 3 and 4) 

(MRAMP)


Emily has always had a great love of animals. Being surrounded by a variety of species from a young age, she felt compelled to pursue a career in the animal industry. Many years of volunteering, work experience, and work placement positions in veterinary practices, referral centres, equine yards, and farms helped to streamline her interest in veterinary physiotherapy. Having obtained an integrated masters degree in veterinary physiotherapy, Emily then went on to acquire a level 3 qualification in small animal hydrotherapy closely followed by the level 4 underwater treadmill advanced techniques module and class 4 K-Laser qualifications. Emily is passionate about improving the quality of life and wellbeing of animals and works constantly to improve her knowledge and skills that allows her to retain her RAMP membership (Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners). 

Emily owns 4 loveable yet highly strung Dachshund X Jack Russells that keep her extremely busy at home! She aims to treat your animals with the same care and respect that she treats her own.


Veterinary Physiotherapist/Canine Hydrotherapist

Hi, I’m Diana and I hold a Master’s in Veterinary Physiotherapy as well as a qualification in canine hydrotherapy. I’ve always been passionate about animal welfare and rehabilitation, which has driven me to gain hands-on experience through working and volunteering in kennels and with animal charities. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of animal care and recovery, allowing me to apply my skills in physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to help animals regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life.

Diana is also a certified K-Laser Practioner

Canine Hydrotherapist Assistant

After a varied career, which started with completing a degree in Fashion Design, Charlotte realised she wanted to work with dogs. She made the move to do this by working at a dog kennels, specialising in difficult dogs, where she learnt a great deal about behaviour. Charlotte came to work here in October 2021 and has enjoyed learning more about the health of dogs, as well as completing her canine first aid certificate, allowing her to treat dogs, under supervision. Charlotte is the owner of two energetic Boxer dogs, Amber and Henry, who did not take to hydrotherapy and so are very much a work in progress!


Charlotte is currently studying towards her Level 3 Qualification in Canine Hydrotherapy. 

Charlotte is a certified K-Laser practioner

Canine Hydrotherapist Assistant

Laura is currently completing her level 3 course in Canine Hydrotherapy and has started working part time at Hill's Canine Hydrotherapy. After many years wanting a career caring for dogs, Laura discovered a love for hydrotherapy through work experience and soon began a course to become a hydrotherapist! She is enjoying learning and intends to continue her studies once qualified to expand her knowledge on canine care.


Laura is the owner of a very small (very mixed) terrier called Molly!



Full accredited members of the CHA, IRVAP & NAVP

Hill's Canine Rehabilitation is a full member of the CHA, IRVAP and NAVP. This means  we have all agreed to abide by  the accepted quality standards and codes of practice within the industry. Visit http://www.canine-hydrotherapy.org/ or https://www.irvap.org.uk/ to find out more. 

Qualifications

 Katherine, Emily and Diana are fully qualified hydrotherapists, having attained the ABC Level 3 Certificate in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals and OCN Level 3 certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy, They hold a current Canine First Aid certificate, and have completed theory modules in Canine Anatomy, Spinal Conditions and Orthopaedic Conditions. 

Continual Professional Development

They regularly attend seminars and lectures relating to hydrotherapy to further their knowledge and expertise in this field of exercise and rehabilitation. There will always be someone in the water with your dog as this allows immediate support, provides extra resistance and reassures the dog if needed. It is a very effective way of monitoring the dogs condition while swimming. 

"My Lab Merlin has been going to Hill's since he's been suffering with Arthritis after having elbow dysplasia. He was putting on weight and loosing muscle mass due to reduced exercise. Since he's been having regular swimming and treadmill sessions he has lost weight and gained movement and strength back and is much more mobile and active. I can't recommend the staff at Hills enough they really are a great team very knowledgeable and supportive they really have changed Merlins life, I can't thank them enough."


Andrew Bennett

May 2025

"I brought our elderly whippet/lurcher cross Benji for hydrotherapy on the treadmill for over a year. Although never a water lover, Benji soon found his feet and regular hydrotherapy did wonders for his mobility and even prolonged his life. Katherine and her team were superb - knowledgeable, caring, friendly and always keen to do as much as possible to help Benji keep moving. Benji just made it to the age of 17 thanks in no small part to Katherine and her team. I shall miss my weekly visits."



Laura Townsend

October 2025

"My dog has been with Hills for ongoing treatment for a number of years, she has life long illnesses that cannot be cured but are manageable. The team are professional, welcoming, understanding of the dog's situation plus that of myself as the owner. I absolutely trust in their treatment & service provision & value their opinions on my dogs progress with anything they advise may help. My dog loves visiting Hills, gets extremely excited & that to me speaks volumes. The team are friendly & are genuine people that care. I would wholeheartedly recommend them."

Teresa Brown

April 2025