Veterinary Rehab Assistant

Vetcor; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Rehab Assistant to join their dynamic team at a leading animal rehabilitation center. This role involves working closely with dogs, providing essential rehabilitation therapies, and ensuring their comfort and recovery. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, have experience in veterinary assistance, and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow. If you have a passion for animal care and are ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible compensation

Referral bonus program

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Discounted lab work for employee pets

Pet discounts on services

Professional development opportunities

State license reimbursement

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required.
• Experience with veterinary software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various rehab modalities including therapeutic laser and manual therapies.
• Handle administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and patient care.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Client Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Who we are:

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to help dogs feel better and recover faster from injury or surgery? We are looking to expand our team and hire a part-time rehab assistant at Blue Springs Animal Rehabilitation Center.

The appropriate candidate will be confident and happy working with clients and their pets. We are looking for someone with experience handling and working with a variety of different dogs of all ages and breeds. They must be comfortable working independently and alongside a small team. Candidates must be organized, reliable, and professional, and have reliable transportation to and from work.

The available hours are part-time and may vary slightly, and may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Duties will include performing a variety of different rehab modalities, including but not limited to therapeutic laser, TENS, therapeutic ultrasound, manual therapies such as massage and gentle stretches, and hydrotherapies, including our pool and underwater treadmill. Other duties include administrative tasks such as answering phones/emails, scheduling appointments, patient husbandry and care, as well as center cleaning and equipment maintenance.

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year Minimum
• Front desk: 1 year preferred
• Veterinary software: Avimark 1 year preferred

Benefits Include:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Employee Assistance

Our Rehab assistants should be ready to:

• Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they're important!
• Grow and learn. Then learn and grow some more!
• Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible.
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others (spidey powers would be cool too)

Think you’re the Rehab Assistant we’re looking for? Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Blue Springs Rehabilitation Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.