About Hurdles

Veterinary physiotherapy with a personal approach

Hurdles is a small team of qualified veterinary physiotherapists providing individualised physiotherapy and rehabilitation for dogs and horses.

INDIVIDUAL CARE |

PROFESSIONAL APPROACH

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Meet Kirsten Jones

BSc (Hons) PgD VetPhys, L3 Cert CanHydro, MNAVP, MIRVAP

I’ve always loved animals and have been surrounded by them for as long as I can remember, so it felt natural for me to build a career working with them. I love helping animals get back to doing the things they enjoy, whether that’s recovering from injury or surgery, managing a long-term condition, or helping an active dog stay fit and performing well. I particularly enjoy working with agility and working dogs.

I’ve been a veterinary physiotherapist for over seven years, with previous experience in veterinary practices and equestrian yards. I’m also a qualified canine hydrotherapist and have worked at Operation K9 alongside my physiotherapy career. I now provide university placements and mentoring for veterinary physiotherapy students, which I really enjoy.

Outside of Hurdles, I’m mum to two young girls, so life is mostly a mix of family, work and trying to keep on top of everything! I love getting outside and spending time with my family and animals, including our inherited tortoise who has definitely made herself at home.

Meet Issy Dunning

BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy, MNAVP, MIRVAP

I’ve always been around dogs and horses, spending time working in yards and kennels from a young age, which sparked my interest in veterinary physiotherapy. I particularly enjoy helping older dogs regain confidence in their mobility and become happier and more comfortable, as well as working with sports horses to support their recovery and help them feel and perform at their best.

My experience, including placements in veterinary practice, has given me an insight into a wide range of conditions across both species and the importance of a multimodal approach to rehabilitation. During my university placement at Operation K9, I gained my Level 4 Canine Hydrotherapy qualification, and I now work at both the Sherburn and Beverley branches alongside my physiotherapy career.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me horse riding or taking my dog on a new adventure. I also love travelling and exploring new places, and getting to know clients and hearing about their own adventures along the way.