Hydrotherapist Vet Nurse - ARH Canberra

Greencrosspetwellnesscompany; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time or full-time hours

Competitive salary

Staff discounts on veterinary services

Pet benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Animal Referral Hospital Canberra is seeking a certified canine hydrotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This role involves assessing patients and developing hydrotherapy programs for orthopaedic, neurological and senior animals to support recovery and wellbeing.

We offer part-time or full-time hours, a competitive salary, staff discounts on veterinary services for your own pets, pet benefits, and ongoing education in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A qualified canine hydrotherapist with a Cert IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent.
• At least one year of hydrotherapy experience.
• Great customer service and communication skills.
• A team player with a "can do" attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop hydrotherapy programs for a wide caseload.
• Administer hydrotherapy within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high care standards.
• Support rehabilitation for orthopaedic, neurological, senior and performance animals.

Skills

Hydrotherapy

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Cert IV in veterinary nursing

Job description

The Animal Referral Hospital Canberra is a leading provider of specialist veterinary care in the Canberra region. We are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care and services to our beloved patients. Our state-of-the-art clinic is equipped with the latest technology, and our team is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care in a compassionate and nurturing environment.

We're looking for a certified Hydrotherapist with at least one year of experience post-certification to join our team! You'll be calm, compassionate, and comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and abilities, with strong communication skills when liaising with both clients and veterinary teams. You're organised, reliable, and genuinely passionate about rehabilitation and patient care.

You will have a wide and varied caseload of orthopaedic, neurological, senior and performance animals, and will be responsible for assessing patients and developing and administering hydrotherapy programs, whilst working within our multidisciplinary team to ensure the patients receive the highest standard of care possible.

About You

• A qualified canine hydrotherapist with a Cert IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent
• At least one year of hydrotherapy experience
• Great customer service and communication skills
• A team player with a "can do" attitude
• Genuine care for your patient and their success

What We Offer

• Part-time or full-time hours - Monday to Friday
• Competitive salary
• Everyday discounts & perks - access to savings on fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment, and more
• Pet Benefits - staff discounts on veterinary services and products for your own pets
• A supportive work environment with career development opportunities
• Continuing education and career succession
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in pets' lives

If you're looking for a role where you can continue making a real difference to animals while enjoying a positive and rewarding working environment -