What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant for Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy position at Animals Only?
Essential Job Duties include, but not limited to:
- Be an essential and responsible member of our patient care team and work closely with all other team members
- Be able to accurately describe and discuss the treatments offered at our clinic to current and potential clients
- Perform treatment plans as prescribed by the veterinarian
- Assess patient response to treatments and collaborate with veterinarians to make treatment adjustments as needed
- Be familiar with treatment modalities including water treadmill, laser, massage, physical therapy and exercises, and always be motivated to learn and improve skills
- Maintain clinic cleanliness and organization in accordance with hospital protocols
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient record keeping via electronic medical record software within allotted time frame
- Assist with exceptional client education and communication in accordance with hospital protocols
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Remain current in animal rehabilitation services and therapies via continuing education
- Ability to perform in a leadership role
- Ability to carry out prescribed treatments thoroughly and document medical notes accurately in the electronic medical record software within allotted time frame
- Ability to assist all other team members as needed
- Ability to train other team members in all treatment modalities
- Ability to work both independently and as an essential part of a team
- Ability to work with, safely restrain, and lift companion animals of all sizes
- Ability to correctly assess patient body language and adjust handling protocol to reduce patient stress and increase compliance
- Ability to communicate respectfully, patiently, and accurately with clients and other staff members
- Ability to stand, walk, jog, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, and/or crouch for long periods of time
- Full understanding and acceptance that you will be exposed to animals, animal by-products (including by not limited to detritus, bites, scratches, excretions, contagious diseases) and animal-related injuries (including but limited to bites, scratches)
- Be regular in attendance and timeliness
Requirements:
- Have at least 1 year of previous fast-paced veterinary experience (or equivalent professional experience)
- Have a personal interest and/or experience with integrative medicine
- If applicable, maintain current veterinary technician state license and registration, and remain in good-standing for the duration of employment
Details:
- Job Type: Full-time, part-time
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hour shift; no nights, no weekends; subject to change
- Work location: in person
- Pay: Negotiable $20.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience
- Benefits: 401k (with company match), paid time off, paid holidays
Salary : $20 - $24
