Veterinary Physiotherapist / Hydrotherapist

British Veterinary Association; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Veterinary Physiotherapist / Hydrotherapist

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Veterinary Physiotherapist / Hydrotherapist at our Basildon Pitsea Hospital!

About us

We are a 24-hour RCVS-accredited small animal hospital and emergency services clinic with a strong focus on compassion, empowerment, and excellence. Our hospital is equipped with advanced facilities, including in-house CT, MRI, lab machines, video endoscopes, and a dedicated dental area with dental X-ray. This allows us to deliver high-quality care and ensures excellent continuity for our patients.

We have recently acquired our NARCH status as a hospital. Our team includes a highly skilled nursing and rehabilitation team, offering hydrotherapy and physiotherapy both during hospital stays and as outpatient services. We're passionate about pain control and anaesthesia, having recently achieved zero-pain practice accreditation.

We perform a wide variety of soft tissue, orthopaedic, and spinal surgeries, as well as routine healthcare and procedures. Our team handles a diverse caseload, from routine procedures like neutering to advanced surgeries such as TPLOs and hemi laminectomies. We also provide emergency cover for local clinics, giving our team valuable experience in emergency and critical care cases.

Our hospital is conveniently located just 30 minutes by train from central London and has direct transport links to Southend and Stansted airports.

About you and the role

We're looking for an experienced Physiotherapist/Hydrotherapist who is eager to lead by example and has strong communication and organizational skills. You should have proven experience in physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, and be passionate about working in a collaborative, positive team environment.

We have a strong team of 14 vets, 15 RVNs, 1 Physiotherapist, 1 hydrotherapist, 8 SVNs, and 10 VCAs, all supported by excellent client care and finance teams. You will be supported by the Deputy Head nurse/ Hydrotherapist, Hayley who also leads our rehab service as well as Head Veterinary Nurse, Sarah, and Head of Clinical Services, Kelly.

This is a full-time role, working 38 hours a week across 4 days, with a set day off each week and 1 in 4 Saturdays.

What we offer

• Salary package up to £30,000 p/a, depending on experience
• CPD actively encouraged, with certificates supported and funded
• Professional fees for RCVS and VDS paid
• 5.6 weeks holidays, including bank holidays
• Axa private healthcare
• Income protection
• 20% off Pets at Home and Groom Room
• Discounts at many retailers, cinemas, and restaurants

If you're looking for an enriching career with a supportive and passionate team, we'd love to hear from you! For more information or to have a confidential conversation, please email Rachel at [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Location: SS13 3BY

We Value Diversity:

We believe in respecting and valuing diversity in all its forms. Inspired by pets, who don't discriminate, we aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. If your values align with ours, we want to hear from you-even if your skills and experience don't perfectly match the role.

Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

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