How do I know if a Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist is fully qualified?
All Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapists initially work with humans and have undergone the required training to degree level. They will have the letters ‘MCSP’ after their name. MCSP means that they are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Many will be registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). The Health Professions Council is a statutory body established to set and maintain standards of physiotherapists and other health professionals. A growing number of physiotherapists now work with animals. Unlike the title ‘veterinary surgeon’, the title ‘veterinary physiotherapist’ is not protected by law when it comes to treating animals. However, the term ‘Physiotherapist’ is a protected title. A Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and has a postgraduate qualification in veterinary physiotherapy. The Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy at the Royal Veterinary College (University of
