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This is a labour-intensive role that requires heavy lifting of dogs in and out of the water. The candidate will need to provide physical support to these dogs during their session and ensure they can provide the treatment safely when handling. The goal is for the candidate to work independently, and assistance should only be needed with large cases in the pool (+40kg) or spinal cases. Water quality is vital in the department and cleaning is a large part of this role. The department has a specific cleaning plan in place that requires all rehab staff to work through. Flexible working and holiday cover. Clear understanding and ability to run a working diary and manage time independently. Have a great relationship with clients. Rehab is often performed over a number of weeks and building a good relationship with clients is essential to ensure this. The rehab department has a great team ethic and rehab cases are often shared between staff. The candidate needs to mix with the current staff and understand and support their rehab plan when sharing cases. The candidate needs to be able to work alongside other therapists and vets in the area, as it is a referral lead profession. A good working relationship with vets such as Tom Roberts with his orthopaedic work and Emma Porter with her acupuncture and pain management is key. Level 3 Small Animal Hydrotherapist.
6.6 Weeks annual leave Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our encyclopaedia provider Infection prevention and control programme Quality Improvement Programme Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension scheme Discounted staff pet care Apply
Hydrotherapist (Part-Time)
Village Vets & Meadowbank, Meadowbank, Mold, Wales
Discipline: Non-clinical Support
Part Time
up to £12,480 DOE per annum.
Come and join our team!
Here at Village Vets, Meadowbank we are looking for a Hydrotherapist to join our team. Village Vets has grown into a large, successful practice with high standards of care and excellent facilities. However, at our heart we are still a small, friendly village practice where clients are our friends, and nothing is more important than the health and welfare of our patients.
Requirements:
About the rota and salary
The candidate will work 20 hours over 5 days in the department 9:00am-7:00pm (Monday and Friday being compulsory). This will be organised once the candidate is deemed confident assessing, handling and treating a dog in the pool and under water treadmill, as well as managing water quality and function of the machinery.
The salary for this role will be up to £12,480 DOE per annum.
Want to know more about us?
Village Vets now employs over 40+ staff. We are extremely proud of our nursing team, which is comprised of a large number of qualified nurses who take their own clinics, including weight clinics, diabetic clinics and healthy pet checks.
Our veterinary team is very diverse and includes Vets with special interests in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, ultrasonography, Dermatology and behaviour. Our Vets have excellent working relationships with local referral practices and regularly undertake further training courses to enhance their knowledge.
The Buckley practice is credited with hospital status and has state-of-the-art facilities, including three surgical suites, digital x-ray and endoscopy equipment and an ultrasound machine that is identical to that used in human hospitals. There are separate cat and dog kennels, isolation kennels for infectious patients and an in-house laboratory where blood and other samples can be processed the same day.
Work Life Balance
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Development
Additional
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Village Vets & Meadowbank, Meadowbank
Ty'n y Caeau, Northop, Mold, CH7 6BE, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Small animals
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Lucie Brownsword from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.