NZACH is a group for professionals with proven qualifications in Canine Hydrotherapy. Our association is for practitioners who provide the best and safest treatments for patients and clients.

We aim to promote best practices within this growing industry by establishing and maintaining professional standards for all of our members. In addition, our role is to foster connections to the international hydrotherapy community, encourage and support the professional development of our members and raise the quality of services available to New Zealand pet lovers. 

When joining NZACH you demonstrate to the public and veterinary professionals your commitment to the highest standards of ethics and best practice in hydrotherapy.

Membership benefits (full members only):

  • Free listing on the website with location, contact details and image

  • License to use the NZACH and tick of approval logos in marketing materials

  • Access to private Facebook Group to connect with other qualified Hydrotherapists

  • Members-only online resources to access articles, latest research and join our learning events


Membership benefits for full members and students:

  • Attend free CPD days in person or via zoom, held twice a year NZ wide, at accredited professional NZACH facilities

  • Attend monthly Journal Clubs via zoom, where we talk about and discuss papers, latest research and lectures

  • Benefit from a welcoming and supportive community to discuss and seek advice about hydrotherapy, research and practices.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA:
Full members must hold, at minimum, a Level 3 qualification in Canine Hydrotherapy. We will require evidence of the units covered in your hydrotherapy qualification and, in some cases, we may require additional information on your education in order to process your application

Student memberships require you to be currently enrolled in, at a minimum, a Level 3 Canine Hydrotherapy course. Please provide us with evidence of your course enrollment.

Membership are renewed every new calendar year. If you’re joining mid-year, fees will be refunded accordingly.

WHERE CAN I TRAIN TO BECOME A REGISTERED CANINE HYDROTHERAPIST?
K9 Aqua in Auckland provides the first NZ Certificate in Canine Clinical Hydrotherapy (benchmarked at UK Level 4), in collaboration with the internationally renowned UK based K9HS Courses and NZ based K9 Aqua Ltd.

This is currently the only provider of this certificate in New Zealand. Contact K9 Aqua through the link below.

K9 Aqua Courses NZ
K9 Aqua Ltd
1218 Great South Rd,
Runciman
South Auckland
New Zealand 2578

https://www.k9aquacourses.co.nz/

If you are considering other training providers outside of New Zealand, it’s important you verify that the provider aligns with NZACH standards.
Our Code of Conduct outlines these standards, which will give you the confidence that the training you receive meets NZ legal framework and current best practice.

You can view our Code of Conduct document here

NZACH GOVERNING MEMBERS

Chairperson Sheryl McLean

Secretary Katy Evans

Membership Secretary Kate Hocking

Treasurer Rachel Dellar

Committee Ashleigh Neave, Lauren Pritchard, Karynne Penfold, Audrey Li, Sara Mayes

Contact: info@nzach.co.nz

Southern Cross Pet Insurance policies cover hydrotherapy provided by NZACH professional members

Contact Us For More Information On Becoming A Member