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
* Providing 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.prosenikova@linnaeusgroup.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.
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