Pet Rehabilitation & Wellness Practitioner

Luckies Stay & Play; Albion; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luckies Stay & Play is seeking a Pet Rehabilitation & Wellness Practitioner to provide canine rehabilitation and wellness services within a modern, integrated pet resort in Brisbane. You will assess mobility, develop rehabilitation plans, and work closely with veterinarians and owners to support recovery across post-operative, injury, and chronic conditions.

The role requires registration as a physiotherapist with postgraduate canine rehab training, plus capability in hydrotherapy, therapeutic

Qualifications

• Must hold current registration as a physiotherapist with postgraduate training in animal/canine physiotherapy.
• Strong observational and documentation skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with owners and veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver canine rehabilitation and wellness services within your scope.
• Assess mobility and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individual rehabilitation plans with referring veterinarian.
• Support recovery after surgery or injury and monitor progress.
• Educate owners on home exercises and recovery strategies.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and consent documentation.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and care team to coordinate care.

Skills

Observation & record-keeping

Communication with owners

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Registered physiotherapist with postgraduate canine rehab training

Tools

Canine hydrotherapy

Therapeutic laser

Acupuncture

Job description

Pet Rehabilitation & Wellness Practitioner

This is an opportunity to bring your specialist knowledge into a modern, integrated pet resort where rehabilitation and wellness sit alongside everyday care. You'll work with dogs across a variety of needs, potentially including post-operative rehabilitation, mobility challenges, age-related changes, injury recovery, conditioning and general physical wellbeing. Depending on your qualifications and experience, your work may incorporate canine physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic laser and acupuncture. You'll develop individualised treatment or rehabilitation plans within your professional scope, monitor progress and work collaboratively with owners and veterinary professionals to support positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver appropriate canine rehabilitation and wellness services within your qualifications, competence and professional scope
• Assess mobility, movement, functional ability and rehabilitation needs where your professional qualifications authorise you to do so
• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation plans in collaboration with the referring veterinarian and relevant professionals
• Support recovery following surgery or injury, mobility improvement, strength and conditioning, and age-related physical needs
• Monitor each dog's response to treatment, document progress and adapt plans appropriately
• Educate owners on suitable home exercises, ongoing management and ways to support their dog's recovery and wellbeing
• Recognise changes or concerns that require veterinary review or referral
• Work collaboratively with referring veterinarians and other relevant professionals to support coordinated care
• Communicate treatment plans, progress and recommendations clearly to owners
• Maintain accurate clinical or treatment records, consent documentation and relevant safety procedures

About you

• A registered physiotherapist with appropriate postgraduate training and experience in animal or canine physiotherapy
• A registered veterinarian with relevant rehabilitation experience and additional qualifications in applicable modalities
• A suitably qualified canine hydrotherapist with recognised training and practical experience
• Practical experience working with dogs across different sizes, ages, temperaments and physical needs
• Strong observation, communication and record-keeping skills
• Confidence working collaboratively with veterinary and animal care professionals
• A calm, patient approach to handling dogs who may be anxious, painful or recovering
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-informed practice
• An understanding of the importance of referral, informed consent and working within professional scope
• A proactive and collaborative attitude suited to a growing, multidisciplinary environment

About us

Luckies is creating a premium, integrated pet resort in Brisbane, bringing together dog daycare, boarding, grooming and wellness services in one thoughtfully designed destination. We believe exceptional care means looking beyond the immediate need and considering each dog's comfort, mobility, confidence and quality of life. Our goal is to create a place where dogs receive thoughtful, individualised care and owners feel confident that their best friend is in capable hands.

Employment:

Full-time or permanent part-time, casual, contract considered