Veterinary Physiotherapist & Hydrotherapist

Pennard Vets; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Pennard Vets in Sevenoaks is seeking a qualified hydrotherapist to join our modern practice. You’ll run hydrotherapy sessions, contribute to physiotherapy, and work with a supportive clinical team.

There is potential to extend across other Pennard sites if qualified, with flexible hours including optional Saturdays. The role focuses on recovery from surgery, injury and ageing, building treatment plans with vets, keeping clear records, advising on at-home care, and developing the role as you wish

Qualifications

• Qualified hydrotherapist is essential.
• Physiotherapy qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Small Animal Physiotherapy; ACPAT registration) desirable and enables multi-site/home-visit work.
• Good understanding of animal anatomy and physiology.
• Compassionate, patient and a strong communicator with clients.

Responsibilities

• Run hydrotherapy sessions to aid recovery from surgery, injury and ageing.
• Build treatment plans with vets and adjust them as patients progress.
• Keep clear clinical records and equipment well maintained.
• Booking and managing appointments.
• Advising clients on at-home care.

Skills

Hydrotherapy qualification

Physiotherapy qualification desirable

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Small Animal Physiotherapy

ACPAT registration

Job description

Movement restored, one paw at a time.

Salary £28,080 per annum FTE DOE Contract Permanent Working hours Part-time, 16-32 hours per week Location Sevenoaks, TN13 Closing Date: 16 October 2026, midday

About Us

Pennard Vets is an independent, employee-owned veterinary practice with 125 years' history.

About The Role

Hydrotherapy is based at our Sevenoaks site. You'll work in a modern practice with outstanding facilities, alongside a great clinical team, with the chance to see the veterinary side of cases too. If you're also physio-qualified, there's scope to work across our other Pennard sites, there's also the freedom to develop the role how you would like it - if you want to trial home visits for physio we'd be supportive! Hours are flexible - Saturdays available if you want them, but not required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Running hydrotherapy (and physiotherapy, if qualified) sessions to aid recovery from surgery, injury and ageing
• Building treatment plans with vets, and adjusting them as patients progress
• Keeping clear clinical records and equipment well maintained
• Booking and managing appointments
• Advising clients on at-home care

What We're Looking For

• Qualified hydrotherapist - essential
• Physiotherapy qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Small Animal Physiotherapy, ACPAT registration) - desirable, and opens up multi-site and home-visit work
• Good understanding of animal anatomy and physiology
• Compassionate, patient, and a strong communicator with clients
• Comfortable with the physical demands of hydrotherapy

About Pennard Vets

At Pennard Vets, every member of our team is an employee owner of the practice, committed to ensuring our service goes beyond the ordinary. We're creating an environment that looks after the people that look after the pets. We're 125 years old, and by operating in this way, we'll continue to grow for the next 125 years, and beyond.

Pennard Vets is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process, just let us know.