Veterinary Physiotherapist & Hydrotherapist

Pennard Vets; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Pennard Vets Sevenoaks is seeking a qualified hydrotherapist to run hydrotherapy sessions and support rehabilitation. You will work closely with the clinical team and contribute to treatment planning and client communication.

There is scope to expand to other Pennard sites if you are physiotherapy-qualified, including potential home visits. Hours are flexible, and Saturdays may be available but are not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hydrotherapy qualification

Physiotherapy qualification (desirable

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: 30 September 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.

PennardVets 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.