Equine-Librium College, Plettenberg Bay

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Equine-Librium College, Plettenberg Bay Where passion meets performance. Training world-class Veterinary Physiotherapists in the heart of Plettenberg Bay.
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Equine-Librium is based in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape of South Africa and has specialised in the therapy of competitive sport horses and canines since November 2008. Equine-Librium College offers a fully comprehensive and veterinary based full-time academic & practical education within the field of animal physiotherapy. The clinic has animal physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons on call and offers on site stabling for horses undergoing treatment as well as kennels for canines – all treatment is sport specific. CEO- Ronel van der Sijde
Principal- Professor Sybrand v.d. Berg
Vice Principal- Marinette Teeling
Dr Thomas Ovendale
Erane Jordaan (Lecturer and Therapist)
* 22 part time lecturers plus external examiners - all specialists in their fields. Students are taught by highly experienced educators in both veterinary as well as physiotherapy fields.

23/10/2026

Clinical growth does not stop when the treatment session ends.

Reflection is an important part of becoming a capable healthcare professional.

By considering what worked, what could have been approached differently and what was learned from a case, students develop stronger clinical judgement and greater self-awareness.

Students are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and continually evaluate their own development.

Because every patient can teach you something.

The best animal care rarely happens in isolation. Veterinary physiotherapists often work alongside veterinarians, veteri...
20/10/2026

The best animal care rarely happens in isolation.

Veterinary physiotherapists often work alongside veterinarians, veterinary nurses, trainers, farriers, behaviourists and other animal healthcare professionals.

Each professional brings a different area of expertise, helping create a more complete picture of the animal’s needs.

Students learn the importance of collaboration, professional communication and understanding their role within a multidisciplinary team.

Better teamwork can lead to better outcomes.

16/10/2026

Every patient deserves thoughtful, ethical care.

Clinical practice can involve difficult decisions, competing priorities, and situations with no simple answer.

Veterinary physiotherapists must consider animal welfare, clinical evidence, professional responsibility, owner circumstances and the broader healthcare plan when making recommendations.

Students are encouraged to think critically and approach each case with professionalism, compassion and integrity.

Strong practitioners do more than ask, “What can we do?” They also ask, “What is best for this animal?”

Good clinical care starts with good communication. Veterinary physiotherapists do not work only with animals. They also ...
13/10/2026

Good clinical care starts with good communication.

Veterinary physiotherapists do not work only with animals. They also work closely with owners, handlers, trainers and other professionals.

Being able to explain findings clearly, provide realistic expectations and guide owners through rehabilitation plans is an essential part of professional practice.

Students develop the communication skills needed to build trust, encourage compliance and support better outcomes for their patients.

Successful rehabilitation is often a team effort.

08/10/2026

Learning becomes more meaningful when you can apply it.

Work-integrated learning allows students to take the principles they study in lectures and see how they function in real clinical environments.

From observing animal movement to assisting with assessments and rehabilitation programmes, practical exposure helps students develop professional judgement, technical ability and adaptability.

At Equine-Librium College, practical learning forms an important bridge between academic knowledge and professional practice.

🐾 Learn it. Apply it. Understand it.

Real patients. Real environments. Real learning. Clinical placements give students the opportunity to experience veterin...
06/10/2026

Real patients. Real environments. Real learning.

Clinical placements give students the opportunity to experience veterinary physiotherapy beyond the classroom.

They observe and participate in patient assessments, rehabilitation planning, treatment sessions, case discussions and professional communication while learning how clinical decisions are made in real-world settings.

These experiences help students connect theory with practice and develop the confidence needed to work with both animals and their owners.

🎓 Clinical exposure is where knowledge begins to become professional experience.

04/10/2026

World Animal Day reminds us that better care starts with better understanding.

Education plays a powerful role in protecting animal health and wellbeing. By learning to recognise changes in movement, behaviour, comfort and function, future veterinary physiotherapists can contribute to earlier intervention and more proactive care.
Students are taught to look beyond treatment alone and to understand the importance of prevention, education and responsible animal management.

Because supporting animal wellbeing often starts long before rehabilitation is needed.

Imagine building a career where science, movement and your passion for animals come together. Veterinary physiotherapy o...
30/09/2026

Imagine building a career where science, movement and your passion for animals come together.

Veterinary physiotherapy offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the health, rehabilitation, performance and quality of life of animals.

It is a career for people who want to keep learning, solve problems, work practically and become part of a multidisciplinary animal healthcare profession.

At Equine-Librium College, your journey starts with education, but it can lead to a lifetime of making a difference.

If this is the career you've been searching for, now is your time.

28/09/2026

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment… this is it.

The idea you keep coming back to.
The career you can’t stop thinking about.
The passion that won’t go away.
That’s not coincidence; it’s direction.

Applications for 2027 are closing soon, and your future in veterinary physiotherapy is closer than you think.

Don’t let this be a “what if.”

🎓 BSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy
🌐 Apply online today
⏳ Final applications closing soon
👉 Take the step

Becoming a veterinary physiotherapist is about more than developing clinical skills. It is about developing a profession...
25/09/2026

Becoming a veterinary physiotherapist is about more than developing clinical skills.

It is about developing a professional identity built on responsibility, ethical practice, communication, collaboration and a commitment to animal welfare.

Veterinary physiotherapists work as part of a broader animal healthcare team, collaborating with veterinarians and other professionals to support the best possible outcomes for their patients.

We aim to develop not only capable graduates, but confident professionals ready to contribute meaningfully to their field.

Knowledge. Skill. Professionalism. Purpose.

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Bitou
6600

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 13:00

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+27445339513

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