We run a dedicated rehabilitation service. A key part of our multi-disciplinary approach to animal wellbeing, the rehab service has transformed the health and happiness of many, many patients.

Whether your pet is recovering from injury, managing a long-term condition such as arthritis or spinal disease, training for competition, needing to lose weight, looking to improve muscle condition, or simply wanting to have fun and build up their fitness, we can help.

With the assistance of our specialist rehabilitation team, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your pet’s quality of life has been improved.

Our services

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Hydrotherapy

 Aid your pet’s recovery from illness and injury with our hydrotherapy pool and aquatic treadmill.

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Chronic Pain Management

A holistic approach to managing painful conditions and maintaining your pet’s quality of life.

Want to know more?

If you’re an existing Aldgate Vets client, please ask your vet for more information. If you’re not registered with us, fill out a referral form and we will contact your vet to ask them to agree to the treatment.

The rehabilitation treatments that we offer work to enhance traditional surgical and medical care. Our services include: hydrotherapy, class four laser therapy, physiotherapy, dietary advice, and therapeutic exercise prescriptions.

Treatment is given by veterinary referral. Each patient is assessed by our in-house Physiotherapist who creates a tailored treatment plan designed to ensure the best results for your pet. The rehabilitation centre is based at our Veterinary Hospital in Bridlington, with parking available on site, and facilities for hospitalised and day patients in addition to full standard veterinary care. However, rehabilitation services offered by our expert team will still be available in Driffield.

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Please read here to find out more about our team and the wide range of rehabilitation services to be found here at the practice. You can also read some of the testimonials from our happy customers whose pets we have helped get back on their feet!

If you’d like to find out more about the Aldgate Veterinary Hospital Rehabilitation Clinic, please contact us.

Meet the team

Rayana
RayanaCurrently on Maternity Leave
Rayana Kamal MRCVS is one of our lead vets with a range of specialist qualifications, including the ESVPS Certificate in Clinical Small Animal Behaviour and the WVAG Certificate in Chronic Pain Management and Acupuncture.
She qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Liverpool in 2009 and as a Veterinary Physiotherapist from the University of Nottingham in 2023.
She is also a board committee member on the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association.
Gwen
Gwen
Gwen qualified as an animal physiotherapist in 2022 in Germany, where she grew up surrounded by animals. She ran her own small business there, gaining valuable experience before moving to the UK. This move also gave her the opportunity to live in the place her father grew up and where she spent many childhood holidays.

She is now very happy to be part of the rehabilitation team, as she has always believed in combining skills to give animals the best possible chance of a successful recovery and a good quality of life.

Michelle
Michelle
Michelle Gale RVN holds a degree in Animal Management and Behaviour from the University of Hull, and is a registered veterinary nurse. She runs hydrotherapy sessions designed to help canine and feline clients improve their mobility, wellbeing, and confidence and is currently completing a Level Three Hydrotherapy Certificate.
Ocean
OceanCurrently on Maternity Leave
Prior to joining Aldgate Vets, Ocean spent seven years in the military as an Administrative Specialist. With a long-standing passion for animal rehabilitation and welfare, Ocean has completed a range of qualifications, including studies in Advanced Canine Behaviour, and is currently working towards a Level 3 Small Animal Hydrotherapy Diploma. Outside of work, Ocean enjoys surfing with their partner and taking beach walks with their rescue dog, Cooper. They also volunteer at a local animal rescue, gaining extensive experience handling a variety of animals. Having made a career transition to hydrotherapy, Ocean is now a valued member of the Aldgate Vets rehabilitation team and looks forward to contributing to the health and wellbeing of their patients.
Lucy
Lucy
Lucy holds a BSc (Hons) in Equine Sport Science and an MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy. After qualifying as a veterinary physiotherapist in 2020, she moved to Jersey to work at a mixed practice as both a physiotherapist and hydrotherapist. She has experience working with a wide range of companion animals and equines, specialising in the rehabilitation of orthopaedic and soft tissue injuries, as well as managing geriatric, chronic pain, and behavioural cases.

Lucy has a particular interest in neurological physiotherapy, which was the focus of her MSc thesis, and finds supporting owners through the intensive care requirements of these patients especially rewarding. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, Evie, and looks forward to exploring her new home together.