Promoting excellence in animal therapy

Find a Therapist

Search for animal therapists located near you | MORE

Training

An extensive range of CPD and training courses | MORE

Become a Member

For animal therapists, veterinary surgeons and nurses | MORE

Who are IAAT?

The International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT) is the membership organisation for animal therapists in practice.

The association is run by its members for its members, with a steering committee comprised of esteemed industry leaders, dedicated to delivering the best possible services for all of its members.

Registered therapist services

Connecting your animals and pets with the most appropriate therapy.

See all services covered by our registered therapists

Physiotherapy

Animal Physiotherapy is used to rehabilitate and maintain health, mobility, function and performance in all animals whether they are your top competitor or your best friend | MORE

Osteopathy

Osteopathy looks at assisting the body to maintain or return to a normal functioning unit. Where an injury may be thought to affect just one part of the body, it is surprising how an animal will alter movement and behaviour to cope | MORE

Manipulation

Animal Manipulation techniques seek to restore balance in the body where disturbance or interference has occurred. It is a relatively gentle technique working with the body promoting natural healing. | MORE

Massage Therapy

Animal massage and stretching techniques can be applied, enabling the animal to perform to their full potential, and keep them supple, comfortable and using themselves correctly | MORE

Hydrotherapy

Equine and canine hydrotherapy uses water as a method of providing rehabilitation following an injury, as well as being used to help build and maintain fitness | MORE

Maintenance

These therapies work within the RCVS guidelines and with veterinary guidance if required. All complementary animal therapists, of any discipline, must adhere to the Veterinary Act 1966 and gain veterinary permission before treating an animal | MORE

If you refer a friend on our website we will offer you a prerecorded CPD up to the value of £10

24/05/2023

REFER A FRIEND IS NOW LIVE ON OUR MEMBERSHIP FORMS When you refer your friend remind them to add your name into the box when ...

Update on the Musculoskeletal Group Talks

22/02/2023

IAAT are involved in the current stakeholders talks regarding this group and we just wanted to assure you that our Members needs and requests have ...

IAAT Survey Results 2023

01/02/2023

See the results of the IAAT 2023 Survey.

I have been a member of IAAT since I qualified. I have found it a very useful resource. Mostly due to the support it offers. When there are problems, you can ring up and speak to any of the team and they do their best to help. They also offer a variety of CPD of varying costs so they can fit any budget. It is clear they are working hard to be bigger and better year on year! Well done IAAT!

I’m so thrilled to be a member of IAAT. Highlighting the interrelationship of all therapies and modalities, IAAT encapsulates the complementary approach to wellness. It’s so inspiring to learn from other members who share the common goal of helping animals- physically, behaviourally, and emotionally. Apart from its commitment to raise and maintain the highest standards, IAAT offers the best CPD courses, providing a rich knowledge base to embrace new techniques, theories, science, and technology. Never forgetting to credit every individual patient as being our teacher.

I have been a member of IAAT for 7 years. Why? Because they have always been there for me…from asking about what to do about insurance, their opinion on different equipment, putting me in touch with people who can mentor me, connecting me with people who have similar problems. Recently they are now offering all kinds of talks and CPD opportunities. I have always found them helpful, resourceful, fun and supportive. They are not an exclusive group. They are very inclusive! Thoroughly recommend.

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