What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canine Rehabilitation Assistant position at Power Paws Canine Rehabilitation?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Canine Rehabilitation Assistant and play a vital role in enhancing the recovery and well-being of dogs undergoing rehabilitation. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will support veterinary professionals by providing compassionate animal care, assisting with therapy sessions, and ensuring a clean, safe environment for our canine patients. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help dogs regain strength, mobility, and confidence, contributing to their overall health and happiness.
Duties
- Assist CCRPs during canine rehabilitation therapy sessions, including hydrotherapy and laser treatments
- Handle dogs safely and confidently during treatments, ensuring proper animal restraint and behavior management
- Maintain a clean and sanitized environment by performing cleaning of facility and treadmill
- Monitor dogs’ progress, document treatment responses, and communicate observations to the veterinary team
- Assist with scheduling, invoices, phone calls and emails including requesting and sending records
- Comfortable working alone and at night
- Must be willing to travel between both locations (Northampton and Granby)
Qualifications
- Previous veterinary experience or veterinary technician experience is required
- Minimum 1 year experience working at a veterinary hospital
- Strong animal handling skills with an understanding of animal behavior and restraint techniques
- Excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and team members
- Knowledge of pet grooming, animal restraint, cleaning protocols, and facility sanitization practices
We are a small team of 4 looking to grow and expand our services. We provide a wide range of rehabilitation services and therapies to dogs and cats. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, friendly, personable and kind. Understanding of canine behavior and handling/restraint techniques a must. Applicants must be willing to particpate in paid working interviews, be willing to travel between both locations and have a flexible schedule, including some evenings. No weekend work required at this time, though this is subject to change.
LBGTQ Friendly environment.
CVT not required.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23