Sadie Duncan is a qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist and Registered Veterinary Nurse. She started her veterinary career in 2012 and has since gained many years of experience in small animal practice. She studied the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at Askham Bryan college and graduated at the top of her class in 2015. She then went on to study Veterinary Physiotherapy at The University of Nottingham where she achieved her Post Graduate Diploma with a distinction. Sadie wanted to broaden her knowledge of rehabilitation and expand the treatments she was able to offer, so she undertook the Level 3 Certificate in Hydrotherapy at Greyfriars Training Centre.
Sadie is registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as a Veterinary Nurse and is a member of The Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP) and The Register of Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP). These professional regulatory bodies require members to complete annual continued professional development in order to uphold their registration. This ensures that members are continually updating their knowledge and skills and are implementing evidence based treatments and protocols allowing their patients to benefit from the most advanced, safe and effective techniques.
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Sadie is a fully qualified veterinary nurse, currently working in small animal practice, and thus has a working knowledge of modern surgical techniques, medications and veterinary protocols. This unique insight enables her to approach your animal's rehabilitation safely and effectively, thoroughly understanding the implications of their diagnosis and working synergistically with your vet to formulate case-specific treatment plans. Sadie understands that no two animals are the same, and will always approach your animal as an individual, taking time to listen to your concerns and address your pet's needs.
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Sadie has always been passionate about nursing sick animals back to health and finds it very rewarding to see an animal recover from an illness or injury as a result of the dedicated efforts of the veterinary team. Sadie's involvement in orthopaedic surgeries and post-operative care fuelled her interest in rehabilitation and compelled her to pursue a qualification in this field. Sadly, it is a fact of life that animals, like humans, will suffer injuries, require surgery, or generally decline in health due to old age. An increasing awareness and understanding of how animals respond to physiotherapeutic techniques and specific exercise programmes means it is no longer the case that animals have to suffer in silence with musculoskeletal dysfunction. Domestic animals rely on humans to care for them and protect them from pain and suffering, but they are so adept at hiding their discomfort that problems often go unnoticed. Sadie feels strongly that physiotherapy can give a new lease of life to patients that are affected by illness or injury, no matter how small, and she works with veterinary professionals and owners to improve the health and well-being of their pets and companions.
