Veterinary Physiotherpist (with hydrotherapy qualification)
2 days ago
Chessington
Veterinary Physiotherapist with Hydrotherapy Qualifications \n \n Are you a qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist looking for a role where you can use your full clinical skill set, work with a varied caseload and make a genuine difference to the lives of dogs and their owners? \n We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Veterinary Physiotherapist with canine hydrotherapy qualifications to join our growing team. \n You’ll be part of a professional, supportive rehabilitation environment where you can combine Veterinary Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and underwater treadmill rehabilitation, working alongside a fantastic team of canine professionals. \n The Role \n You’ll work with a varied canine caseload, providing individualised rehabilitation programmes and hands-on treatment alongside hydrotherapy where appropriate. \n Our aim is to provide a joined-up approach to rehabilitation, with treatment plans tailored to each individual dog and their goals. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Assessing canine patients and developing appropriate rehabilitation programmes\n, • Delivering Veterinary Physiotherapy treatments safely and effectively\n, • Providing hydrotherapy and underwater treadmill treatments\n, • Monitoring patient progress and adapting treatment plans\n, • Liaising with owners and veterinary professionals\n, • Maintaining accurate clinical records\n, • Working collaboratively with our hydrotherapists and wider team\n, • Supporting and overseeing rehabilitation programmes\n, • Maintaining excellent standards of canine welfare, hygiene and patient care\n, • Following health & safety, infection control and centre procedures\n, • Water management\n\n This is a role where your clinical knowledge will be valued. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload while working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. \n Qualifications & Experience \n Essential: \n\n • Recognised qualification in Veterinary Physiotherapy\n, • Recognised canine hydrotherapy qualification\n, • Level 4 Advanced/Applied Underwater Treadmill qualification\n, • Eligible for relevant professional registration/membership\n, • Experience or confidence working with canine rehabilitation patients\n\n Additional qualifications and experience are welcomed. \n Sole Working \n Some shifts will involve sole working, so you’ll need to be confident, organised and comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the centre. \n We take sole-worker safety seriously and have clear procedures in place, including: \n\n • Regular telephone check-ins\n, • CCTV throughout relevant areas\n, • Waterproof phone pouches for use around the pool\n, • Clear emergency and escalation procedures\n, • Support from the wider team when required\n\n When lone working, responsibilities may include opening and closing the centre, preparing facilities, carrying out safety checks, managing appointments and client arrivals, monitoring and managing pool water chemical levels, recording water-quality checks, maintaining hygiene standards and securing the premises at the end of the shift. \n Full training will be provided on our procedures, equipment, water management and emergency protocols. \n About You \n We’re looking for someone who is: \n\n • Passionate about canine rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes\n, • Confident assessing and treating a varied caseload\n, • Comfortable combining hands-on physiotherapy with hydrotherapy\n, • Able to work independently and as part of a team\n, • Confident communicating with owners and veterinary professionals\n, • Professional, reliable and well organised\n, • Comfortable making clinical decisions and adapting treatment plans\n, • Happy working in a busy environment where every day is different\n, • Committed to continuing professional development\n, • Someone who genuinely cares about dogs and the people who love them\n\n Why Join Us? \n We believe great clinicians deserve to be supported, developed and appreciated. \n We offer: \n Competitive salary – dependent on experience and qualifications \n Performance-related bonuses – because great work deserves recognition \n One professional membership/registration paid each year – we’ll cover one relevant professional membership/registration annually \n Free CPD – we actively support your continued professional development \n Free uniform and waders \n Free on-site parking \n A varied and interesting clinical caseload \n A supportive multidisciplinary environment with experienced canine rehabilitation professionals \n The opportunity to use and develop both your physiotherapy and hydrotherapy skills \n Clinical autonomy with support when you need it \n Opportunities to develop your skills and take on additional responsibilities as the centre grows \n Standard UK employment benefits and holiday entitlement \n More Than Just a Job \n We’re not looking for someone who simply wants to work through a list of appointments. \n We want someone who cares about outcomes. \n Someone who enjoys solving rehabilitation challenges, celebrates the small improvements and understands how important every dog is to their owner. \n You’ll be joining a team where clinical excellence, patient welfare and client care come first, but where we also believe work should be enjoyable. \n If you’re an ambitious and compassionate Veterinary Physiotherapist who loves canine rehabilitation and wants to make full use of your physiotherapy and hydrotherapy skills, we’d love to hear from you. \n Ready to Join Us? \n Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us about your qualifications, clinical experience, hydrotherapy experience and why you’d like to join our team. \n Take the next step in your veterinary rehabilitation career and become part of our team!
