Posted 28 days ago
Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist (15 hours)
LoughboroughOn-site
AI Summary
Oversee the rehabilitation suite at Dogs Trust, delivering physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to dogs recovering from injury or surgery, while supervising staff and coordinating with vets and welfare teams.
About this role
Are you looking for a new role in Veterinary Physio and Hydrotherapy?
We are seeking a skilled professional to oversee our rehabilitation facilities, providing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to support dogs’ recovery and wellbeing while enhancing their kennel environment.
Please note, this is a part time role working 15 hours per week.
We are seeking a skilled professional to oversee our rehabilitation facilities, providing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to support dogs’ recovery and wellbeing while enhancing their kennel environment.
Please note, this is a part time role working 15 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist you will:
- Manage the rehabilitation suite and associated facilities, delivering tailored exercise and therapy programmes while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment.
- Work closely with vets, welfare, and behaviour teams to assess dogs’ clinical and mental health, provide case updates, and contribute to welfare reviews.
- Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, patient records, stock, invoices, and providing pre- and post-adoption support to adopters.
- Supervise and support staff in the rehabilitation facility, ensuring health and safety compliance, and stay up to date with professional training and best practices.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
You will hold relevant canine hydrotherapy and physiotherapy qualifications with hands-on experience, able to work independently and supervise others. You will have strong communication, organisational, and customer service skills, a good understanding of dog welfare, and the resilience, fitness, and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Benefits
The Rehoming department is responsible for helping as many dogs as possible find their forever homes, whether they are cared for in our network of Rehoming Centres, in a foster home or by their current owner using the Home Stay scheme. We strive to achieve excellence in our rehoming processes and to ensure the highest standards of veterinary and behaviour care through our highly skilled teams.
Interviews will be held on the 10th and 11th of September 2026 at our Loughborough Rehoming Centre.
Interviews will be held on the 10th and 11th of September 2026 at our Loughborough Rehoming Centre.
Skills
Canine HydrotherapyEquipment MaintenanceHealth And Safety ComplianceInvoicesPatient RecordsRehabilitation Exercise ProgrammesSchedulingStock ManagementVeterinary Physiotherapy
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