Harper Adams University - Prospectus 2024

We don’t just treat companion animals in our veterinary physiotherapy suites, we believe every animal is worth life- changing treatment – including those right on our doorstep. Meet Bunny, a Harper calf born with a spinal issue that meant she was unable to walk. Struggling to take her first steps, our Veterinary Physiotherapy team put their skills to the test to treat her. “The students have used some great problem-solving skills in tackling this case, and, for what I understand to be a first, have successfully used an underwater treadmill designed for dogs within the rehabilitation plan. The students have taken on this case with great enthusiasm. We’ve had some really good discussions about what’s going on, and howwe think we can solve it, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see their ideas working, whilst always being mindful of practicalities, and Bunny’s welfare. Bunny has progressed really well, it’s looking like the prognosis is positive, and we’ve learned about a new approach that can be taken in rehabilitating dairy cows at a young age.” Watch howwe treated Bunny here. The placement year included in our degrees usually broadens student’s horizons. But it took Veterinary Physiotherapy student Eleanor Masey-McMenamin much further than she ever imagined! Eleanor was working for world class rider, Tasmin Addison at Radnage House Stables, in Buckinghamshire, when she was unexpectedly offered the chance to travel to the Paralympic Games in Japan, as groom for Team Ireland. Tamsin explained that Eleanor’s conscientious approach to learning new skills, and the mature manner in which she had handled transporting her top horse overseas ahead of Tamsin flying out to a competition in Doha, Qatar, meant she had no hesitation in recommending Eleanor when she heard Team Ireland was in need of a groom. “Eleanor was a credit to me, to Radnage House, to Team Ireland and to Harper Adams. She cared for the horses, helped the team to performwell and hopefully enjoyed herself – as well as building her experience for what is undoubtedly a very bright future.” Readmore here. EleanorMasey-McMenamin Harper Adams Veterinary Physiotherapists graduatewith  • Extensive veterinary physiotherapy knowledge   • Clinical expertise   • Real-world business skills • Additional qualifications to make you stand out from the crowd • The ability to work autonomously   • Solid management and communication skills  What do future veterinary physiotherapists have in common?  • An interest in animal welfare and desire to help animals   • Often an interest in sporting animals; you might compete with your horse or dog, or enjoy watching these sports   • An interest in biology – how the body works   • An interest in anatomy – how the body is built  HARPER.AC.UK | 71