Lead Veterinary Physiotherapist

Pawra; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in pet care as a Lead Veterinary Physiotherapist, where you will deliver personalized physiotherapy services and enhance pet wellness journeys. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, overseeing rehabilitation services, and ensuring exceptional care for pets. With flexible working options and a focus on professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal health.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in small animal veterinary physiotherapy.
• Hydrotherapy experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy assessment and treatment for pets.
• Lead rehabilitation for pets with orthopaedic and neurological conditions.
• Provide expert advice and education to clients.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Empathy

Proactive attitude

Education

Category A Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT)

Member of the Register for Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP)

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Join us as a Lead Veterinary Physiotherapist and become a pioneer in pet care. This dynamic role focuses on delivering expert, personalised care while working side-by-side with wellness focused veterinary nurses and like-minded specialists to shape the ultimate canine wellness journey. Here, you will champion holistic wellness programs, enhance operational excellence, and make a lasting impact on pets’ lives.

We also have our five principles which form the foundation of how we do business every day and we put these at the centre of every decision we make. This means:

• We are committed to Quality of work and contributions to society.
• we embrace our Responsibility (as individuals and a company) to act now.
• We base our decisions on Mutuality of benefits to our stakeholders.
• We harness the powers of Efficiency to use our resources to maximum effect.
• We have the financial Freedom to make our own decisions, unrestricted by motivations of others.

Key Responsibilities

Typical Services you will be delivering:

• Physiotherapy Assessment and Treatment.
• Therapeutic Exercise.
• Radiofrequency Therapy.
• Photobiomodulation Therapy (LASER).
• Hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill therapy).
• Wellness Assessments.
• Advanced Gait Analysis.
• Pain management (led by a pain specialist).

As the Lead Veterinary Physiotherapist, you will oversee and enhance the delivery of the following services:

• Provide and lead clinical and professional outpatient veterinary physiotherapy services for clients and their pets, ensuring a seamless and memorable journey at every touchpoint.
• Lead and oversee a unique and engaging pet wellness journey.
• Provide clients with expert and comprehensive advice and education.
• Provide and lead rehabilitation for pets with orthopaedic and/or neurological conditions in addition to proactive healthcare services to optimise the health of our pets.
• Lead and Overseeingpet supervision from kennel care to rehabilitation and fitness classes.
• Prepare, organise, and deliver pet-related documentation with precision and care.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure a welcoming, home-like environment.
• Participate in delivering physiotherapy-based learning for in-house colleagues and contribute to internal and external CPD (Continuing Professional Development) events.
• Fulfil CPD requirements in line with the recommendations of your governing body, tailored to both personal and business development needs.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Wellness advisers (RVN), Hydrotherapists, Groomers, Veterinary Behaviourists and Pain Management Clinicians.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Category A Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT)

and/or

• Member of the Register for Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP).
• 2 years' experience in small animal veterinary physiotherapy.
• Hydrotherapy (Underwater Treadmill Therapy) experience is desirable.

Skills and Attributes

• A superstar team player with a heart for collaboration.
• Provide an exceptional, personalised experience for both customers and their pets.
• Be a problem-solving hero by resolving pet and owner concerns with empathy and expertise.
• As a frictionless collaborator, push boundaries for business growth and excellence by developing new referral pathways, designing efficient Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and pursuing top-tier CPD opportunities.
• A proactive, solutions-driven attitude (always ready to say "yes, let’s do this!").

Additional Notes

We offer flexible working options, including both full-time and part-time roles to support an excellent work-life balance. Working hours are aligned with business needs and will include evenings and weekends to ensure care is available when it matters most.

This is your opportunity to merge professional growth with purpose, innovation, and joy. Become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team and redefine what is possible in pet wellness!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Pet Services

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