Shackleton Veterinary Physiotherapy | Pets | Zoo consulting

A comprehensive approach to health and rehabilitation

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

The services we offer

Full assessment of environment, behaviour and activity for treatment and prevention

Treatment and assessment of dogs, horses and cats

Training for zookeepers and veterinary professionals

Who are we?

I am a UK based professional who specialises in a holistic approach to rehabilitation, and the prevention of musculoskeletal and neurological disease in both domestic and exotic animals. I work in conjunction with other professionals (Veterinary staff and zookeepers) to tackle disease and prevent reoccurrence. As well using manual treatment (which on its own can simply mask symptoms), I use a comprehensive approach of environmental, behavioural and functional management.

What is veterinary physiotherapy?

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News - Guest speaker
I have been invited to this years symposium, I will be presenting to veterinary students from numerous vet schools, from the south of England
Event - Webinar
I will be hosting a webinar with Zoospensefull (The international Zoo consultancy company), on lameness and its management.
News - Research
I will be working with 5 of the UK's leading zoos to complete my research on Komodo dragon lameness, and developing a grading system.

'Matt came out yesterday to see my horse (Taylor) who has an old pelvic injury and trouble with flexibility.

He was very knowledgeable and professional, gentle and patient with Taylor and identified lots of areas for improvement in her movement to help her become more comfortable and fit. He examined her from nose to tail and explained everything along the way with as much detail as I asked.

He then did some flexion exercises and tension release in the most affected muscles and gave me lots of advice for stretches, exercises and lifestyle changes to go forward with.

Really looking forward to seeing Taylor's progress in the coming months and I couldn't praise Matt enough. Thank you! Would recommend 100%

- Becci. M