Vanguard Physiotherapy Ltd is committed to delivering high quality physiotherapy services for animals and riders. With a focus on rehabilitation, performance enhancement, and evidence based practice, we strive to be leaders in the field of veterinary physiotherapy.

VP was founded by head physiotherapist, Bethany Hilton-Cox, due to a lifelong desire to work alongside animals and their owners to rehabilitate, improve quality of life, and enhance performance, with an interest in contributing to the research sphere.

Our head physio, began her journey as a Chartered Human Physiotherapist in the NHS. Beth worked full time in a Northwest NHS Foundation Trust completing rotations in acute medical, surgical, and complex care, followed by 6 months in obstetrics and inpatient paediatrics alongside respiratory on-call and critical care weekends. Whilst living and working in the Northwest Beth successfully secured an unconditional offer at the University of Liverpool (UoL) Veterinary Postgraduate Unit to study Veterinary Physiotherapy. Subsequently Beth relocated back to her home county, North Yorkshire, to complete her PgDip studies in Veterinary Physiotherapy alongside part time employment as a specialist physiotherapist in surgery and critical care at York NHS Teaching Hospital.

In December 2023 Beth graduated from UoL with a Distinction in Veterinary Physiotherapy allowing membership with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) and opportunity to commence a life-long dream of a career in veterinary physiotherapy. Since graduating she has worked with a widely varied and interesting case load of both animal and human patients through Vanguard Physiotherapy.