Veterinary Physiotherapist & Hydrotherapist

About the Role

This is a part-time position (19 hours per week) at a leading small animal referral hospital dedicated to specialist rehabilitation and physiotherapy. You’ll work Monday 10am–6:30pm, Wednesday 9am–6:30pm, plus one Saturday in four (8am–4:30pm), giving you flexibility whilst contributing to a busy, rewarding service.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a purpose-built veterinary hospital operating 24/7, offering advanced diagnostic and treatment options including MRI, CT, and radiography. The rehabilitation facility is exceptional, and you’ll collaborate with veterinary surgeons, nurses, and owners to deliver coordinated recovery plans for orthopaedic, neurological, and medical cases. Your focus will be helping patients regain mobility and quality of life following surgery, injury, or illness.

If you’re passionate about animal welfare and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that values clinical excellence and continuous learning, this role offers genuine scope to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hydrotherapy and physiotherapy treatments to inpatients and outpatients within the rehabilitation service
• Work closely with clinicians and veterinary nurses to develop and implement coordinated patient care plans
• Monitor patient progress, adapt rehabilitation plans, and communicate recovery outcomes with owners
• Manage daily hydrotherapy water quality, maintain equipment and stock levels, and ensure treatments are accurately recorded and charged
• Provide clear guidance and aftercare advice to pet owners
• Collaborate within the wider rehabilitation team to support service development and best practice

Requirements

• BSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy
• Minimum Level 3 Hydrotherapy qualification in Small Animals
• Demonstrable experience performing hydrotherapy and physiotherapy in small animals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and pet owners
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with strong organisational skills
• Commitment to patient safety and high standards of care
• Experience within a veterinary referral centre is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Leave: 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus additional leave for your birthday; increasing allowance through length of service
• Healthcare & Wellbeing: Healthcare Cash Plan, cycle to work scheme, discounted staff pet care
• Pension & Financial: Pension scheme, voluntary benefits package, access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Professional Development: Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Family Support: Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay

About the Practice

Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a leading small animal referral centre located in High Wycombe, South East England. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the hospital provides the latest in specialist treatments across orthopaedics, neurology, soft tissue, and internal medicine. Advanced diagnostic facilities include MRI, CT, and radiography, supported by an exceptional purpose-built rehabilitation and physiotherapy unit.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting staff development, clinical innovation, and wellbeing through investment in learning, technology, and supportive working environments where teams grow in confidence and capability at every career stage.