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A comprehensive approach to health and rehabilitation

Incorporating physiotherapy, behaviour and environmental management for long term results, for all animals.

Who are we?

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We are UK-based Veterinary Physiotherapists who specialise in a holistic approach to rehabilitation, and the prevention of musculoskeletal and neurological disease in both domestic and exotic animals. We work in conjunction with pet owners and other professionals (Veterinary staff and zookeepers) to tackle disease and prevent reoccurrence. As well as using manual treatment when appropriate, we use a comprehensive approach of environmental, behavioural and functional management.

 

We work with domestic animals in the North-West of England and North Wales, and with specialist cases (Zoo and Exotics) UK and worldwide. Shackleton Veterinary Physiotherapy is some of the few Veterinary therapists who are insured to work with/treat exotic animals, due to their background, training and memberships within the zoo industry. We also offer a variety of workshops, CPD and talks for zoological and veterinary professionals, and educational institutions.

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Exotics Physiotherapy CPD

8 October 2024 at 13:40:44

Exotics Physiotherapy CPD

We are weeks away from our brand new course at Askham Bryant Wildlife and Conservation Park.

New workshop - open for booking!

24 July 2024 at 21:47:19

New workshop - open for booking!

Join us at Crocodiles of the world. For a day of contemporary scientific research, practical skills, case studies and enrichment building, utilising some of the amazing species at the UK's only crocodile zoo.

UK Zoo Vet Meeting

1 June 2024 at 11:55:35

UK Zoo Vet Meeting

Matthew was recently invited to speak at the UK's Zoo Vet meeting, to discuss the safe and ethical application of rehabilitation and physiotherapy, with exotic animals, particularly those in protected contact. He also discussed how the human model of treating musculoskeletal disease is highly applicable in exotic species, rather than just using manual therapies. He also discussed some of his recent cases, Jambo the Giraffe and Pertinax the Gorilla.

Shackleton veterinary physiotherapy provided the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery with some fantastic CPD and also provided us with extremely valuable advice on some of the cats within our care. Matthew has a very holistic approach to his treatments and ensures that the client fully understands the exercises that are implemented and the theory behind each intervention.

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Nicola - RSPCA Vet nurse

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Professional memberships

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Who we have worked with

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East Midlands, UK

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Devon, UK

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Cheshire, UK

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Cheshire, UK

London, UK

Yorkshire, UK

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Dudley, UK

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Arizona, USA

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Yorkshire, UK

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RVC Zoo society (Zoo Soc), UK

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Bristol, UK

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Tamil Nadu, India

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Shackleton Animal Physiotherapy LLP, trading as Shackleton Veterinary Physiotherapy

Upton, Chester, CH2 1HE

United Kingdom

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Working with specialist cases throughout the UK and worldwide

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Email: info@shackletonvetphysio.com

Tel:  07534412517

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