Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician – Mobility & Therapy

MedVet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

401k with Employer Match

PTO

On-call pay

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician to join our fast-growing emergency and specialty network. This role focuses on helping patients regain mobility through physical and water therapies, laser therapy, and related modalities, with ongoing client education to support healing.

State-registered RVT license is required along with prior veterinary experience; rehab experience is preferred. You will work in a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate care and client service,

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• Prior veterinary experience required; rehab experience preferred.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize caseload and patient care, prepare and review charts for appropriate paperwork, as well as ensure accurate documentation
• Restrain and assist with examinations and therapies
• Prepare prescriptions, harnesses and needed information for clients
• Discuss therapies and recommendations, as well as address client questions and concerns
• Coordinate interdepartmental communication, services, patient transfers and consults
• Perform and/or assist with patient therapies using multiple modalities including underwater treadmill, laser therapy, chiropractic adjustments, ultrasound, Assisi loop and land therapies

Skills

RVT license

Vet experience

Dose calculations

Fast-paced work

Communication skills

Education

RVT license

Job description

MedVet is seeking a Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician to join our fast-growing emergency and specialty network. This role focuses on helping patients regain mobility through physical and water therapies, laser therapy, and related modalities, with ongoing client education to support healing.

State-registered RVT license is required along with prior veterinary experience; rehab experience is preferred. You will work in a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate care and client service,