Job Description:
Assistant in Rehabilitation Therapy Session:
- Assist in aiding implementing rehabilitation therapies and treatments under the supervision of a certified veterinary rehabilitation therapist.
- Assist in rehabilitation techniques such as physical therapy, hydrotherapy, laser therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and exercise programs.
- Safely handle animals during rehabilitation exercises, ensuring their comfort and safety during therapy sessions.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment protocols as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Help with initial evaluations and re-assessments by setting up animals for testing or assisting with physical assessments under the direction of the rehabilitation therapist.
- Provide basic instructions to educate pet owners on home care exercises, therapies, and maintenance plans.
- Ensure that rehabilitation equipment (e.g., treadmills, hydrotherapy pools, cold/heat packs) is functioning properly and is clean and sanitized
Collaboration with other Departments:
- Collaborate with veterinarians from other departments and specialists to develop and provide guidance on rehabilitation plans.
Desired skills and experience:
- Strong interest and comfortable working with animals, with dedication, compassion and patience in improving pet health and qualify of life of pet through rehabilitation therapy.
- Experience or training in physical therapy, massage therapy, or related fields is a plus. Basic animal handling experience is preferred. Previous experience in veterinary care, physical therapy, or as a veterinary technician is helpful, but on-the-job training will be provided.
- Strong communication skills to interact with both team members and pet owners is highly desirable.
