Bluewater Vet is a Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation-focused practice. We are expanding our team and are looking for individuals who are passionate about building expertise in non-surgical musculoskeletal and neurological medicine, combining clinical rigour with meaningful, long-term patient relationships.
This role is ideal for people who want to develop deep skills in pain management, rehabilitation, and geriatric mobility medicine within a structured, evidence-based, and hands-on clinical environment.
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What the clinical work actually looks like:
Our caseload is primarily chronic pain, geriatric mobility, post-operative support, and neurological rehabilitation, managed through a multimodal approach:
– Veterinary medical acupuncture (primary modality used by veterinarians)
– Therapeutic laser (Class IV / PBMT), therapeutic ultrasound, shockwave therapy
– TENS, NMES, PEMF, cryotherapy
– Manual therapy and structured therapeutic exercise programs
– Hydrotherapy and underwater treadmill rehabilitation
– Stance and gait analysis and functional movement assessment
– Orthotic fitting support
– Multimodal analgesic pharmacology
– Selected house calls
You will be involved in structured case management, including orthopaedic and neurological assessments, rehabilitation planning, hands-on therapy, and outcome tracking. Appointments are designed to allow proper clinical time and attention for meaningful rehabilitation work.
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What we offer:
– Appointment-based practice (no waiting-room chaos, no 15-minute consults)
– 5-day work week (includes one weekend day)
– Sponsored CVA certification (Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist) for vets where applicable
– Support for CCRP/CCRT pathways for those pursuing formal rehabilitation credentials
– CPD support for conferences and continuing education in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management
– Competitive remuneration based on experience
– A small, close-knit multidisciplinary team where clinical judgement is valued
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Who we’re looking for:
– For vets: Must be AVS-licensed veterinarian (or qualify for AVS licensing)
– Strong interest in pain management, rehabilitation, and non-surgical musculoskeletal medicine
– Experience or interest in rehabilitation modalities and equipment (laser, NMES, hydrotherapy, etc.)
– Strong communication skills and ability to guide owners through long-term care plans
– Team-oriented mindset with good clinical reasoning and handling skills
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How to apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why this area of medicine interests you to:
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