Job Description

Company description

Carlton Hydrotherapy Centre based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Our purpose built centre boasts a 5.2 meter by 2 meter heated hydrotherapy pool with water jets, a Techniks Hydro-Physio Underwater Treadmill, with inclining floor and K-Laser

We work closely with our local and specialist orthopaedic veterinary surgeons and provide tailor made rehabilitation programmes for all small animals, treating many different medical conditions both pre or post surgery, or conservative management.

Job description

Only those with a genuine interest in working with animals will be considered. Candidates should have a minimum of the Level 3 Small Animal Hydrotherapy qualification or working towards or be a fully qualified veterinary nurse.

Your daily responsibilities for a Canine Hydrotherapist include:

Carrying out initial consultations and treatments both Hydrotherapy and K-Laser

Creating and carrying out a treatment plan

Providing advice on medical conditions relevant to hydrotherapy

Accurate documentation of treatments carried out

Report writing

Taking due care and maintenance of pool, treadmill and office equipment and report faults or damages

Pool and water management and maintenance

Liaising with Veterinary Centres

Ensuring correct referral procedures are in place and up to date prior to treatments

Carrying out health checks on animals prior to treatments

Dealing with customer enquiries via; telephone, text, email

Making and altering bookings

Sending and receiving fax communications and emails and attachments

Showering animal pre and post session

Monitoring, updating and responding to social media sites

Comply with all CHA Quality Standards when carrying out treatment appointments

Managing and monitoring the workload and tasks of other hydrotherapists, apprentices, weekend helpers or work experience staff

Be responsible for general health and safety

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 38 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have experience working with small animals? Do you have a minimum of the Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy, or are working towards?
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Animal Care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person