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We are hiring a Level 3 Small Animal Hydrotherapist. The successful candidate will work alongside Jo at our Hydrotherapy centre at Village Vets Meadowbank. The candidate will work 2 days a week in the department 9:00am-7:00pm Monday and Friday. The candidate must be confident assessing, handling and treating a dog in the pool and underwater treadmill, as well as managing water quality and function of the machinery.
Ideal candidate
* The rehab department has a great team ethic and rehab cases are often shared between staff. The candidate needs to mix with current staff and understand and support their rehab plan when sharing cases.
* Clear understanding and the ability to run a working diary with the ability to manage time independently.
* Have a great relationship with clients. Rehab is often performed over a number of weeks and building a good relationship with clients is essential.
* The rehab department has progressed over the past two years and the intention is to continue to grow and take on more internal and external referral cases. The candidate needs to work alongside other therapists and vets in the area as well as internal referral vets here at Village Vets.
Essential Requirements
* Labour intensive role that requires heavy lifting of dogs in and out of the water. The candidate must provide physical support to these dogs during their session and ensure they can provide the treatment safely when handling. The goal is for the candidate to work independently and assistance should only be needed with large cases in the pool (+40kg) or spinal cases.
* Water quality is vital in the department and cleaning is a large part of this role. The candidate will need to follow the department's specific cleaning plan that is in place for all rehab staff to work through.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave FTE
* Additional annual leave for your birthday added to your holiday allowance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
£12.90 per hour
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Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Part-time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Veterinary Services
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