Veterinary Hydrotherapist vacancy, Pennard Vets, Kent

About the Role

Pennard Vets is looking for a qualified Hydrotherapist to join its rehabilitation team based at the Sevenoaks practice. Working within a modern veterinary environment alongside experienced clinicians, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patient recovery following surgery, injury, and age-related mobility challenges. For candidates with physiotherapy qualifications, there is scope to provide physiotherapy services across additional Pennard sites and potentially develop home-visit services. The practice offers flexibility to help shape and grow the role around the successful applicant's interests and skills. Flexible working hours are available, with optional Saturday sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydrotherapy sessions for small animal patients.
• Provide physiotherapy treatment where qualified.
• Develop and review treatment plans in collaboration with the veterinary team.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt rehabilitation programmes as required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Manage appointment scheduling and client communication.
• Advise owners on ongoing care and rehabilitation at home.
• Ensure hydrotherapy equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

Requirements

• A recognised Hydrotherapy qualification (essential).
• A physiotherapy qualification, such as a Level 3 Diploma in Small Animal Physiotherapy or ACPAT registration (desirable).
• A good understanding of animal anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A compassionate and patient approach.
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time hours (16-32 hours per week).
• Opportunity to work within an established employee-owned practice.
• Support to develop and expand rehabilitation services.
• Opportunity to work alongside a skilled veterinary team.
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• Scope to shape the role and introduce new services.

About Pennard Vets

Pennard Vets is an independent, employee-owned veterinary practice with more than 125 years of history, providing high-quality care across Kent and South East London.

Salary: £28,080 FTE per annum DOE
Job Type: Permanent | Part-time (16-32 hours per week)
Location: Sevenoaks, TN13
Closing Date: 4 November 2026 (midday)

For More Information Or To Apply, Please Contact Francesca Taylor ✉️ francesca.taylor@pennardvets.com
Please copy: careers@pennardvets.com