Working in rehabilitation and sports medicine is a challenge and very hard work, but seeing the dog with IVDD walk again, returning the sport dog to competition, or providing comfort and mobility to the geriatric patient is extremely rewarding. A rehabilitation technician also has the opportunity to really develop relationships with their patients and clients during the therapeutic process. There is a lot to learn in this expanding field along with the opportunity to become a VTS (physical rehabilitation) which would be encouraged and supported. A hard-working, independent, confident, social veterinary technician that enjoys learning would be the ideal fit for a rehabilitation technician at Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine is a growing sports medicine and rehabilitation practice dedicated to high-quality patient care. We have a broad caseload of sporting dogs covering many disciplines as well as pet dogs recovering from a variety of orthopedic and neurologic issues. We are offer all rehabilitation modalities (laser, ultrasound, underwater treadmills, etc). You can learn more about our practice at www.floridavetrehab.com.

Job duties include:

• Performing various rehabilitation therapies such as underwater treadmill, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic laser and ultrasound, etc.
• Assisting veterinarian with exams, radiographs, diagnostic ultrasounds, and other treatments and procedures
• Communicating with clients on patient care, services, and treatments
• Hospital and rehab equipment maintenance – cleaning, organizing, inventory, etc.
• Administrative tasks such as scheduling, answering phones, handling medical records, etc.
• Drawing blood and placing IV catheters
• Monitoring patient under anesthesia and sedation
• Tracking of patient progress through rehabilitation plans

Candidates:

• Certified veterinary technician (or eligible, will consider current veterinary technology students)
• Certification in Rehabilitation - (or interest in obtaining certification)
• Experience working in a veterinary setting
• Strong dog training, behavior, handling skills
• Knowledge or interest in dog training and/or dog sports
• Strong client communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift 50#

Job Types: FT 40 hours per week (4 - 10 hours shifts) days to be determined based on clinic needs. No weekends at this time.

Benefits for full time positions only

Please submit cover letterwith your reasons for applying for the job along with 3 professional references when applying.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person