Physiotherapy

We have a full physiotherapy suite equipped with ultrasound, electrotherapy, low level laser, an underwater treadmill and numerous other therapeutic modalities. Our two full-time physiotherapists spend their time dealing with our own patients pre- and post-surgery and accept external referrals of neurological and post-operative orthopaedic cases.

Donna Scott BEd, Dip. Animal Physio, CCRP

After many years in veterinary practice as a nurse, Donna took time out from work to bring up her family and in 2005 joined the Canine Care Centre at Ringwood as a hydrotherapist. Following two years there, she took her Diploma in Animal Physiotherapy with the International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT), and since then has worked for SCVS full-time as physiotherapist in the Animal Rehabilitation department. In 2009 Donna completed the University of Tennessee outreach programme in canine rehabilitation to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner.

Elyse Spooner RVN, CCRP

Elyse qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1995 and since then has gained a wealth of experience in veterinary practice all over the country – for private and charity organisations. She joined SCVS in 2009 to assist Donna in the physiotherapy department. In 2010 Elyse completed the University of Tennessee outreach programme in canine rehabilitation to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner.