Veterinary Physiotherapist
- Restoring mobility
- Maintaining health
- Optimising performance
I’m Olivia Prior, a veterinary physiotherapist specialising in tailored, compassionate physiotherapy for horses and dogs across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and North and West Yorkshire. Whether your animal is recovering from injury or surgery, managing a chronic condition like arthritis, maintaining peak performance, or simply needs support to move comfortably, I’m here to help. As a BSc (Hons) qualified veterinary physiotherapist and credited member of the Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists, I’m fully insured and focused on one goal: helping your horse or dog move better, feel better, and enjoy an improved quality of life
Below you’ll find details on how physiotherapy can help, what to expect, and my fees.
Please get in touch to discuss your animal’s needs.
Physiotherapy Services
Canine Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Mobile Canine Therapy
- Pain and stiffness relief
- Improved mobility and suppleness
- Enhanced athletic performance
- Post-injury rehabilitation
- Compensatory issue management
- Biomechanical optimisation
Equine Physiotherapy & Performance
Mobile Equine Therapy
- Relieving pain and stiffness
- Restoring mobility and suppleness
- Enhancing athletic performance
- Guiding rehabilitation
- Optimising biomechanics
- Managing compensatory issues
Physiotherapy Pathways
Maintenance Physiotherapy
Maintenance physiotherapy is designed to keep your horse or dog healthy, mobile, and performing at their best—preventing injuries before they occur. Ideal for working horses, competition animals, agility dogs, and active pets, regular sessions can help maintain peak condition and extend your animal’s active years.
How Maintenance Physiotherapy Can Help:
- Pain and Stiffness Relief
Relieving aches, pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and the ageing process - Improved Mobility and Suppleness
Restoring and maintaining joint range, skeletal suppleness and muscle balance to maximise performance - Enhanced Athletic Performance
Improving performance, preventing injury, and enhancing mobility and suppleness - Early Detection
Identifying subtle muscle imbalances or gait abnormalities before they develop into serious problems - Compensatory Issue Management
Addressing secondary problems that develop when animals favour injured or weak areas - Biomechanical Optimisation
Improving movement patterns and muscle coordination for better efficiency and comfort
Important note: Maintenance physiotherapy does not require veterinary referral, though your animal must be registered with a vet. Regular sessions help maintain peak condition and can extend your animal’s active years.
Post-Surgery & Injury Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation physiotherapy helps horses and dogs recover from injury, surgery, or illness through structured, veterinary-supervised treatment plans. Working alongside your veterinary surgeon and care team, I provide specialised rehabilitation tailored to your animal’s specific condition and recovery goals.
Rehabilitation Services Include:
- Post-Operative Recovery
Structured recovery following surgery including cruciate ligament repair, fracture repair, spinal surgery, and soft tissue procedures—helping restore function safely and effectively - Injury Rehabilitation
Targeted therapy for tendon and ligament injuries, muscle strains, and soft tissue damage—guiding healing and preventing compensatory issues - Neurological Recovery
Specialised rehabilitation following nerve damage, spinal issues, or neurological conditions—supporting nerve function and motor recovery - Chronic Condition Management
Long-term support for arthritis, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and degenerative conditions—improving comfort and maintaining mobility - Mobility Restoration
Rebuilding strength, flexibility, and confidence after periods of reduced activity, rest, or confinement - Return to Activity
Graduated exercise programs designed to safely return your animal to their normal activities—whether that’s work, competition, or everyday play
Important: Each rehabilitation program is customised to your animal’s specific condition and recovery stage. Veterinary referral is required before rehabilitation treatment can begin.
Every animal recovers at their own pace. I work closely with you and your veterinary team to create a progressive treatment plan that safely guides your horse or dog back to full function and comfort.
Fees and Travel
Canine Rates
🐶 Canine Physiotherapy
- Initial Session: £50
- Follow-up Session: £45
- Time Onsite: 1 to 1.75 hours
- Travel Free up to 17-mile radius of BB5.
- Locations beyond 17 miles from BB5 may incur a small additional travel fee. Please inquire for a quote.
Equine Rates
🐴 Equine Physiotherapy
- Initial Session: £60
- Follow-up Session: £55
- Time Onsite: 1 to 1.75 hours
- Travel Free up to 17-mile radius of BB5.
- Locations beyond 17 miles from BB5 may incur a small additional travel fee. Please inquire for a quote.
Client Testimonials
Wouldn't recommend anyone else in the world 🐶
We look forward to our next session
About OP Vet Physio
I’m Olivia Prior, a BSc (Hons) qualified veterinary physiotherapist based in Lancashire, passionate about helping horses and dogs live healthier, more comfortable lives. I specialize in rehabilitation physiotherapy and maintenance care for animals of all ages—whether they’re recovering from injury or surgery, managing chronic conditions like arthritis or hip dysplasia, or simply needing support to move more comfortably as they age.
Every animal is unique, which is why I provide personalized physiotherapy treatments tailored to each individual’s needs. From therapeutic massage and stretching to exercise rehabilitation programs and mobility work, my goal is to help your horse or dog move better, feel better, and enjoy an improved quality of life.
I work closely with veterinary surgeons, owners, and trainers throughout Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and North and West Yorkshire to create comprehensive treatment plans. As a fully insured member of IRVAP (Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists) you can trust your companion receives professional, evidence-based care.
I provide mobile veterinary physiotherapy services, traveling to your home, yard, or stable for your convenience.
Olivia
Coverage Areas
OP Vet Physio provides mobile veterinary physiotherapy services throughout the Northwest of England. I travel to your location, offering convenient at-home physiotherapy for horses and dogs across:
Lancashire: Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Colne, Ramsbottom, Lancaster, Accrington, Chorley, Leyland, Ormskirk
Greater Manchester: Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Salford, Stockport, Wigan
Cheshire: Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Northwich, Knutsford
North Yorkshire: Skipton, Harrogate, Settle
West Yorkshire: Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Keighley
Can’t see your area?
Contact me to discuss—I may be able to accommodate travel to surrounding locations.
Credited Member of the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists
