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Job Title: Hydrotherapist Salary: £ 5,616.00 per year Location: Brentknoll, Worcester Job Type: Permanent, part-time Hours: 8 hours per week The role will include: - Assisting Veterinary Physiotherapists with patients - Providing prescribed laser therapy to patients - Helping where appropriate throughout your practice within your capabilities - Cleaning and maintenance of Hydrotherapy equipment including water testing - Keeping Rehabilitation areas clean and presentable Responsibilities To act independently making full physical assessments and using problem solving in order to adhere to the prescribed treatment plan from Veterinary Surgeon and/or Veterinary Physiotherapist Execute the prescribed treatment plan Successfully communicate with owners Assist the team in treating patients Proving Prescribed laser therapy Helping as appropriate throughout the Practice including helping out in certain areas for holiday cover. e.g. Regenerative Therapies and Rehabilitation Reception. General cleaning and keeping all areas presentable Cleaning and maintenance of the hydrotherapy unit including deep cleans, tank cleaning and water changes Maintenance and upkeep of physiotherapeutic equipment To contribute, as required, to the planning and implementation of team policy and service developments including representing the team at relevant meetings and events Personal Specification Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy A good standard of problem solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams Ability to manage time effectively Ability to organise, prioritise and refer cases to Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary Physiotherapist as necessary A good understanding of working within scope of practice Ability to be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns and possible interruptions Qualifications and training Hydrotherapy qualification Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Birthday Day (non-contractual) Life assurance 4 x salary Pension Scheme 3% employer, 5% employee contributions Salary Sacrifice Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Family Leave E-cars Salary Sacrifice (perm only) Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice (perm only) Refer a Friend Pet Insurance Discount Discount Platform – Benefits Hub Reduced Gym Membership (Pure Gym) Associate Assistance Programme Eye Care Scheme Headspace Annual Flu Voucher We are a long-established veterinary hospital based in Worcester, that specialises in family pets and small animals, covering primary care and referrals. Accredited with a Silver Cat Friendly Clinic award and RCVS Small Animal Veterinary Hospital accreditation, we are able to provide the best quality care within our practice. We are also proud to be a training practice which means we are committed to supporting learning and development. Our team is dedicated, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile for any client or patient. Interested? If you would like to apply for this role, please click ‘Apply’ at the top of the page. Or, for any questions, please contact gergana.prosenikovalinnaeusgroup.co.uk At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. LI-GP1 LI-Onsite Salary Value: £ 5,616.00 per year; We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careerslinnaeusgroup.co.uk