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A qualified veterinary physiotherapist from Shavington has opened her first practice in Whitchurch despite the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Heather Venables has set up purpose-built Pawfit Veterinary Physiotherapy<\/a> in Station Road next door to Leonard Brothers Vets.<\/p>\n

Heather, 31, who became a registered veterinary nurse in 2010, has held a diploma in advanced veterinary nursing since 2015.<\/p>\n

She started Pawfit with a Government BEIS Start-Up Loan in December 2020 and already has a team of four.<\/p>\n

“I know it\u2019s a difficult time to launch a new business but we offer an essential service to animals and pet owners and I\u2019m delighted to say, we\u2019re incredibly busy,” said Heather.<\/p>\n

“We work with all sorts of domestic pets, mainly dogs and cats, and sometimes smaller pets like rabbits and guinea pigs.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019ve invested the loan in fitting out the premises with an underwater treadmill, veterinary physiotherapy treatment rooms with strengthening equipment and a hydrotherapy pool.<\/p>\n

“We offer laser treatment used for improving healing, massage, ultrasound therapy and hydrotherapy and we design rehabilitation exercise programmes to increase muscle mass and strength and improve balance.<\/p>\n

“We also give dietary advice as this can play a significant role in pain management.”<\/p>\n

Heather started her career with Leonards Brothers Veterinary Centre in Whitchurch in 2006 after finishing her GCSEs at Sir John Talbot’s School.<\/p>\n

“I then did an NVQ and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2010.<\/p>\n

“It was during this course that I first learnt about physiotherapy for animals and I knew from that point that\u2019s what I wanted to do.<\/p>\n

“I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2010 and started looking at how to pursue my dream.<\/p>\n

“I wrote my first business plan in 2010 to show how successful a veterinary rehabilitation centre could be and how it could complement the services offered by my employers.”<\/p>\n

\"Pawfit<\/p>\n

Heather graduated from Harper Adams University in 2017 with a Post-Graduate diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy, a subject she still teaches at 1st and 2nd year Post Graduate Level at the university.<\/p>\n

“I studied for my degree while continuing to work full time at Leonards Brothers Vets.<\/p>\n

“Luckily, they gave me all the support I needed, and now, I\u2019m delighted to say that we\u2019re neighbours.<\/p>\n

“In 2019 I was approached by Andy Nelson, one of the owners of Leonard Brothers, and was asked if I would be interested in renting some space in their new purpose-built veterinary practice in Whitchurch.<\/p>\n

“This was perfect for us, right next door with a large car park.<\/p>\n

“I applied for the full Government loan and got it, fitted the practice out with the best equipment and now it enables us to work together to offer a seamless, multimodal service.<\/p>\n

“An animal can come to us after being treated for, say, an injury or after surgery and we can carry out post-trauma care and the necessary physio to get them back to complete health and fitness.<\/p>\n

“Some animals come to us with behavioural problems.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s not always caused by neglect, but often in the case of rescue dogs, it can be.<\/p>\n

“This can include fear, anxiety, biting, panting and repetitive behaviour, and we can help these things with a programme of care.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s important to build up a bond with your patient, so that they trust you and look forward to seeing you.<\/p>\n

“Some of our treatments can last over several months or years.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019ve been a veterinary nurse for 12 years and a veterinary physiotherapist since 2017, and I\u2019ve worked with some of the dogs and cats since they were puppies or kittens.<\/p>\n

“There\u2019s definitely been an increase in business during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

“More people seem to want pets now, but there\u2019s also been a growth in abandoned animals, often due to changing circumstances at home.”<\/p>\n

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