Meet Our Team
We have a team of experienced professionals, our family are very passionate about the welfare of your loved pets
Josie McKnight
BVMS MRCVS PGDipVetPhys GPCertCPM&WVA GPCertBS
Josie McKnight is our veterinary surgeon and veterinary physiotherapist.
She qualified as a vet in 1999 and soon developed an interest in acupuncture and chronic pain management. She used acupuncture alongside conventional medicine to help animals with arthritis and chronic pain.
This led her to veterinary physiotherapy, and she completed her post-graduate diploma in veterinary physiotherapy in 2011 at Harper Adams University.
She subsequently completed a certificate in chronic pain management and western veterinary acupuncture alongside a certificate in veterinary business studies.
She has treated many patients successfully over the years, including dogs, horses, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and even a skunk with a sore back!
She is passionate about working alongside her colleagues in the veterinary profession and helping clients rehab surgical patients, treat chronic pain, and optimise clinical outcomes in these cases.
At home, she is the proud mum of her son Will, now 11 years old, who helps her care for their four dogs – Bob and Poppy (2 amputees), Abe, a Chihuahua and more recently, Little Blue, a one-eyed rescue from
Life is not quiet, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. She recently took up paddleboarding to relax and loves reading, cinema, cuisine and guitar.
Clare lives in Belfast with her 3 dogs Megan a border collie, Izzy a Dalmatian & Basil a Chihuahua. Clare loves wildlife especially foxes and squirrels. In her free time, she spends it crafting, collecting anything Russian doll-related, drinking gin & tonic and eating Cadburys chocolate watching Alien or listening to Ricky Gervais podcasts! When Clare retires, she would love to run a Dalmatian Rescue for Northern Ireland and have a lot more tattoos!
Level 3 Diploma in Small Animal Hydrotherapy 2019 to include:
- Disorders of the canine stifle joint
- Practical application of advanced hydrotherapy
- Treadmill treatment techniques
- Advanced hydrotherapy treadmill treatment and gait analysis
Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy 2016 to include:
- Management of medical conditions
- Management of common orthopaedic and neurological conditions
- Administering, assessing and checking suitability for hydrotherapy treatment
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Water & pool management
- Professional practice and multidisciplinary teams
- The principles of small animal hydrotherapy
- The use of an underwater treadmill in small animal hydrotherapy
Annual Hawksmoor congress at Willows referral hospital Birmingham. Observe veterinary physiotherapy treatment. Annual hydro conference with the Canine Hydrotherapy Association.
Annual hydro conference with the Canine Hydrotherapy Association.
Creating the OA team. A motivated dog is a happy dog (webinar). Pet CPR and first aid training update. Canine massage for the hydrotherapist. Dogs that have increase tone – pool or treadmill (webinar). Shadow orthopaedic vet luxating patella corrective surgery. Treadmill assessment day with Hawksmoor in Birmingham.
NARCH education seminar. Nursing support for arthritic pets. Hydro vet rehab summit (series of webinars) Completed level 3 diploma.
Canine gait (webinar). The impact of environment on canine arthritis (webinar). Smart management of the osteoarthritic patient in the 21st century (webinar). How to help owners address obesity (webinar).
Understanding Muscle Physiology & Contraction to Achieve Specific Outcomes (webinar)
IRVAP ICH (Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists, Institute of Canine Hydrotherapists)
Clare Diane Young
Cert Dip MIRVAP (ICH)
Having previously worked as the Deputy Manager for Assisi Animal Sanctuary Susan has a particular interest and experience in working with rescue dogs, and is passionate about animal welfare.
In 2011 Susan left Assisi Animal Sanctuary to set up her own business, Owenbeg Dog Behaviour. www.owenbeg.co.uk
As a behaviourist she works one on one with owners and their dogs; providing tailored behaviour modification programmes, information, advice and support.
Having seen the real benefits that hydrotherapy made to her own dog, Susan undertook and completed her Level 3 Diploma in Hydrotherapy, and joined the Paws for a Splash team in 2018.
Susan has two dogs; Daisy, an 11-year-old GSD/Mastiff x, who she rehomed from Assisi when Daisy was 2 years old, and Trinny, a 13-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, who she rehomed a year ago.
Something you may not know: Susan has a brown belt in Wado Kai Karate so watch out!
- NARCH (National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists)
- IRVAP ICH (Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists, Institute of Canine Hydrotherapists)
- BVBA (British Veterinary Behaviour Association)
Level 3 Diploma in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals
Level 3 Diploma in Introduction to Canine Massage
Level 4 Diploma Dog Behaviour Practitioner
Level 6 Diploma in Advanced Canine Behaviour and Management
Susan is committed to ongoing learning and is currently working towards her CCAB (Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist) accreditation
Susan Finlay
Dip MIRVAP (ICH) RCH
Becky joined the Vet Rehab NI team in November 2024 and quickly became a valued member of our clinical team.
Becky holds BSc in Equine management & PgDIP in Veterinary Physiotherapy.
As a veterinary physiotherapist, Becky works with patients experiencing a wide range of orthopaedic, neurological and age-related mobility concerns. She also supports animals throughout their post-operative recovery. Her treatment plans combine careful assessment, hands-on techniques, individually prescribed exercises and practical advice to help owners continue their pet’s rehabilitation safely at home.
Becky is passionate about helping every patient move more comfortably and confidently. She understands that no two rehabilitation journeys are the same and adapts her approach to suit each animal’s individual needs, personality, and pace.
Outside the clinic, Becky is strong in every sense of the word! She is a competitive olympic weightlifter and has competed at local and national level. Her determination extends beyond the gym—Becky recently completed an incredible 34-mile charity walk in a single day in support of Katharine House Hospice.
At home, Becky is kept company—and undoubtedly kept in line—by her three cats
Becky McKee
BSc Hons PgDip Vet Physio