Make a real difference in the recovery and wellbeing of small animal patients by joining a leading veterinary referral centre as a Veterinary Physiotherapist specialising in hydrotherapy. A purpose‑built veterinary hospital that provides the latest in specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility.
The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can offer the most advanced treatment options available for Orthopaedic, Neurology, Soft Tissue, and Internal Medicine cases, including MRI, CT & radiography. If you’re passionate about animal welfare and enjoy combining hands‑on therapy with collaboration and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and friendly environment.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Working closely with veterinary surgeons, nurses, and pet owners, you will help deliver coordinated rehabilitation plans that optimise recovery following surgery, injury, or illness. In this role, you’ll work with advanced rehabilitation facilities and a multidisciplinary clinical team to support complex orthopaedic, neurological and medical cases, helping patients regain mobility and quality of life.
You will work 19 hours per week, on average - Monday 10am - 6:30pm, Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays 8am - 4:30pm.
* Provide hydrotherapy and physiotherapy treatments to inpatients and outpatients within the rehabilitation service
* Liaise with clinicians, veterinary nurses, and owners to ensure a coherent and effective patient care plan
* Monitor patient progress and adapt rehabilitation plans to support recovery and mobility
* Manage daily hydrotherapy water quality and maintain equipment and stock levels
* Communicate clearly with pet owners, offering guidance, support, and aftercare advice
* Ensure all treatments are accurately recorded, charged, and paid for at the time of service
* Work collaboratively within the wider rehabilitation team and support service development as needed
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
* You are an enthusiastic and proactive veterinary physiotherapist who is passionate about animal rehabilitation and enjoys working in a collaborative clinical environment. You’ll bring:
* A BSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy and a minimum Level 3 Hydrotherapy qualification in Small Animals
* Previous experience performing hydrotherapy and physiotherapy in small animals
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with colleagues and pet owners
* The ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently using your own initiative
* Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills with a commitment to patient safety and high standards of care
* Experience within a veterinary referral centre is desirable but not essential.
How We’ll Support You
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well‑being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge referral facilities, including advanced diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation technologies
* A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment
* Professional development opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
* A culture focused on clinical excellence, continuous learning, and patient‑centred care
What We Offer Our Team
* 6.6 weeks' annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
* Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Up to £34,000 pro‑ratum DOE
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