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National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists

NARCH Registered Canine Hydrotherapist

Est. 2010

What this means for your pet

You can verify the hydrotherapist's qualifications and CPD record on the public register. NARCH guarantees training standards, insurance, and a code of professional conduct with a complaints mechanism.

About this accreditation

NARCH maintains the List of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists in the UK. It sets training standards, professional conduct guidelines, and continuing education requirements. Pet owners can verify any NARCH-listed hydrotherapist's qualifications, training, and CPD record on the public register.

Who can hold this accreditation

Must have fulfilled NARCH Training Requirements including completing recognised qualifications in canine hydrotherapy and practical experience. Must hold public liability and professional indemnity insurance.

Referral requirement

Yes — legally required under the Veterinary Surgeons (Exemptions) Order 2015. An RCH must obtain a letter of referral or signed form from the animal's vet before providing hydrotherapy.

Professional oversight

Continuing Professional Development

25 hours per year mandatory

Complaints process

Complaints process via enquiries@narch.org.uk

Insurance

Public liability and professional indemnity required

Legal basis

Veterinary Surgeons (Exemptions) Order 2015

Accredited providers (418)

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Quick facts

Abbreviation

NARCH RCH

Issuing body

National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists

Type

professional body

Protected title

No

Practitioner is a vet

No

Providers listed

418

External links

National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists website