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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal hydrotherapy in the United States is $21.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animal hydrotherapist?

An Animal Hydrotherapy job involves using water-based therapy to aid in the rehabilitation and fitness of animals, typically dogs and horses. Hydrotherapy helps with recovery from injuries, post-surgery rehabilitation, pain management, and improving mobility for animals with conditions like arthritis. Animal hydrotherapists assess the animal's condition and design tailored therapy sessions using underwater treadmills or swimming pools. They work closely with veterinarians and physiotherapists to ensure the best outcomes. This role requires knowledge of animal anatomy, behavior, and hydrotherapy techniques.

What does an animal hydrotherapist do?

A typical day for an Animal Hydrotherapist involves assessing new patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and conducting hydrotherapy sessions using pools or underwater treadmills. You’ll collaborate closely with veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and pet owners to monitor progress and make adjustments to therapy as needed. Daily responsibilities also include maintaining equipment, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and performing administrative tasks like keeping detailed treatment records. This role is hands-on and may involve working with a variety of animal species, most commonly dogs and occasionally cats or horses.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an animal hydrotherapist?

To thrive as an Animal Hydrotherapist, you need a solid understanding of animal anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation techniques, often supported by vocational training or certification in animal hydrotherapy. Familiarity with specialized hydrotherapy equipment, such as underwater treadmills and therapy pools, and knowledge of safety protocols are essential. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills allow you to effectively support both animals and their owners throughout the therapy process. These skills are vital to ensure the safe, effective, and empathetic treatment of animals recovering from injury or surgery.

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Associate Veterinarian - Toledo, OH

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital

Sylvania, OH • On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

We are growing at VCA SylvaniaVET Animal Hospital , located outside of Toledo, OH, and looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our amazing team! Signing bonus offered!

Are you looking for a team with 14 RVT's and a place to learn and grow in an established veterinary hospital? VCA SylvaniaVet may be just the place you are looking for! We have a state of the art 16,000 sq. ft. facility with 2 operating rooms, dental suite with 2 wet tables, special procedure room, 2 treatment areas separated for feline and canine patients, and a total of 9 exam rooms.

We are a fast paced, multi-doctor practice with a wide range of services including routine health care, dental care including full mouth dental radiographs, orthopedic surgeries including fracture and cruciate repairs as well as a top-of-the-line ultrasound machine. We offer emergency services including surgeries and transfusion medicine, as well. For more holistic approaches we also offer acupuncture, laser therapy and hydrotherapy.

VCA SylvaniaVet is also part of the Cat Friendly Practice program which is a leading movement to make veterinary care less stressful for cats and their caregivers. VCA SylvaniaVet consists of a team of extremely committed doctors and technicians that work together side by side to provide patient care that is second to none. We believe in a team-oriented approach to patient care. We encourage and empower our technicians to utilize their skills, have input into case management and patient care, think critically, work autonomously, further their knowledge and education.

Check out our hospital online!

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

  • Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
  • WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
  • VCA Academy's Mentorship Program - participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

  • Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
  • 100% paid professional liability coverage
  • 100% paid life insurance
  • 100% paid short-term disability insurance
  • Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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