Lead Veterinary Physiotherapist

Pawra; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pawra seeks a Lead Veterinary Physiotherapist to deliver expert care in a multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include overseeing rehabilitation services and enhancing wellness programs, ensuring a personalized journey for pets and their owners. This role offers flexibility, professional growth, and the chance to impact pet wellness significantly.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional growth opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in small animal veterinary physiotherapy.
• Hydrotherapy (Underwater Treadmill Therapy) experience is desirable.
• Must be a member of ACPAT and/or RAMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and professional outpatient veterinary physiotherapy services.
• Provide rehabilitation for pets with orthopaedic and/or neurological conditions.
• Participate in physiotherapy-based learning for in-house colleagues.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Empathy

Solutions-Driven

Education

Category A Member of ACPAT

Member of RAMP

2 years' experience in small animal veterinary physiotherapy

Job description

Lead Veterinary Physiotherapist

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.
• Canine Massage.
• Canine Conditioning.
• 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 Overseeing pet 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!