Veterinary Physiotherapist

Linnaeus; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Hitchin is looking for a part-time veterinary physiotherapist to support and expand their rehabilitation services. The role requires membership in the ACPAT and experience in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include providing clinical services and participating in learning events. The salary starts from £37,000 pro rata based on experience and includes various benefits like annual leave, CPD funding, and wellness programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays plus Birthday Leave

Recruitment referral reward

Professional membership and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) Category A or B.
• Experience working with both neurological and orthopaedic patients is ideal.
• Hydrotherapy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary physiotherapy services for referred clients.
• Deliver veterinary physiotherapy learning to colleagues.
• Fulfill CPD requirements according to governing bodies.

Skills

Membership in ACPAT Category A or B

Experience in a hospital environment

Hydrotherapy experience

Education

Veterinary Physiotherapy qualification

Job description

Overview

Davies Veterinary Specialists are seeking an enthusiastic part‑time veterinary physiotherapist to join our team and support and expand the established veterinary physiotherapy and rehabilitation services we provide.

Our services include physiotherapy, acupuncture, pain management, hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill therapy) and orthotic clinics. Our multi‑disciplinary team includes Chartered Physiotherapists specialising in small animals (ACPAT Cat A), European Board‑Certified Veterinary Anaesthetists, and Therapy Assistants. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the 40‑strong team of veterinary specialists from other clinical arenas that work at Davies Veterinary Specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of clinical and professional veterinary physiotherapy services for referred clients – both neurological and orthopaedic inpatients and outpatients
• Participation in delivering veterinary physiotherapy based learning to Davies Veterinary Specialists colleagues and both internal and external CPD events
• Completion of CPD requirements in accordance with the current recommendations of your governing body, dependent upon personal and practice CPD needs.

Qualifications

Successful candidates should be a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) Category A or B (2nd Year Veterinary Physiotherapy Students) or a member of the Register for Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP), and should ideally have experience working within a hospital environment. Hydrotherapy experience would be ideal although not essential.

All Veterinary Physiotherapists are expected to provide a consistently high quality and professional service for referring veterinary surgeons, clients and their animals. You will be fully supported in continually developing your skills internally, through regular in‑service training, journal clubs and case reviews, in addition to external learning opportunities.

Starting salary from £37,000 pro rata based on experience.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays plus Birthday Leave
• Recruitment referral reward
• Staff benefit discounts
• Professional membership and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Career progression opportunities
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness program including
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme.

About Us

Davies Veterinary Specialists is a multidisciplinary Veterinary referral practice based in Higham Gobion, Hertfordshire. We provide an exceptionally high level of clinical and surgical care to clients and their pets, as well as referring vets and professionals. Our referral centre is highly equipped, and our team offers a warm and professional welcome to all.

Davies Veterinary Specialists is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term as opposed to being focused solely on short‑term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6,000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Davies Veterinary Specialists, Linnaeus or the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].