Hydrotherapist

We are Battersea, an organisation that aims to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We provide each one with lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them.

The role we are offering is for a Hydrotherapist to join our dedicated hydrotherapy team. In this role, you will work collaboratively to support the rehabilitation of both Battersea and owned animals. Our facilities include an underwater treadmill and a 6m x 3m pool. The role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.

Job requirements include providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. We ask you consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.

In return for your commitment to our cause, we offer a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year, discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes, Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution, free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year, and annual interest-free season ticket loans. We also provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.