Hi, I’m Emma, the face behind Hydro Hounds.

I’ve been a veterinary nurse since 2016 and have always had a strong passion for animal comfort, mobility and quality of life. During my nursing career, I also worked as a Surgery Manager and was involved in many of the orthopaedic surgeries that dogs come to us to rehabilitate from today.

Over the years, I saw a real need for dedicated rehabilitation services in Cairns. Whether it was dogs recovering from major orthopaedic surgery or older dogs struggling with their mobility despite still having so much life in them, I wanted there to be more we could offer to support their recovery, comfort and quality of life. This became a big part of why I created Hydro Hounds.

Coming from a clinical veterinary setting, I’ve seen how stressful unfamiliar environments can be for some dogs. That’s why one of the most important things to me is making Hydro Hounds a place dogs feel safe, comfortable and excited to visit.

Every dog is different, and I’m happy to take things at their pace. I will never push a dog beyond the point where they’re becoming stressed. Whether they need extra time to explore, get to know me or build confidence around the water, that’s completely okay.

My goal is to make hydrotherapy a positive and enjoyable experience while helping each dog work towards better comfort, mobility and quality of life.