Veterinary Assistant, Rehab

Ethos Veterinary Health; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CE allowance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Scrub allowance

Employee assistance

Pet discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Veterinary Assistant at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists in Hunt Valley, MD, supports the rehabilitation team delivering care to animals undergoing physical rehabilitation. You will assist with underwater treadmill sessions, therapeutic exercises, patient handling, and daily treatment plans under supervision of a veterinarian or RVT.

This full-time role requires a compassionate, detail-oriented, and adaptable individual who can work hands-on with patients of varying

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in veterinary medicine or animal care preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation, physical therapy, or animal handling strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with underwater treadmill sessions and rehabilitation modalities.
• Safely handle and restrain patients during therapy sessions.
• Provide competent and compassionate basic patient care.
• Monitor patient comfort and response to treatments; report to supervising staff.
• Prepare patients for rehabilitation treatments.
• Clean and disinfect rehabilitation rooms and therapy areas.
• Maintain and service rehabilitation equipment as necessary.
• Support veterinarians, RVTs, and therapists during evaluations and rechecks; maintain medical records as directed.
• Assist with general hospital duties as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Hands-on with patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in veterinary medicine or animal care preferred

Experience in rehabilitation, physical therapy, or animal handling strongly preferred

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Rehab

Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, Hunt Valley, MD

$16–18/hour
Full-time | 8am - 4:30pm | Tuesday - Thursday with rotating Monday's and Friday's

The Rehabilitation Veterinary Assistant supports the rehabilitation team in delivering high-quality patient care to animals undergoing physical rehabilitation and recovery. This role assists with therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation modalities, patient handling, and implementation of daily treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian or RVT. This position plays a vital role in providing competent and compassionate basic care by assisting technicians and therapists with underwater treadmill (UWTM) therapy and other rehabilitation modalities. In addition to supporting patient care, the Rehabilitation Assistant maintains the cleanliness of CVSS rehabilitation rooms and assists with maintaining rehabilitation equipment as necessary. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working hands‑on with patients of varying mobility levels. All duties, skills, and knowledge listed in this job description are essential to fulfilling the mission of CVSS. Individuals in this role play a critical part in upholding the standards, service, and integrity of the practice.

Benefits of a full- timeVeterinary Assistant

• Competitive compensation of $16–18/hour based on experience and skill set.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k) with employer matching.
• Uniform (scrub) allowance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee pet discounts.
• Life and disability insurance.

Primary Responsibilities of a Rehabilitation Veterinary Assistant

• Assist technicians and therapists with underwater treadmill (UWTM) sessions and other rehabilitationmodalities
• Safely handle and restrain patients during therapy sessions
• Provide competent and compassionate basic patient care
• Monitor and report patient comfort and response to treatments to supervising staff
• Prepare patients for rehabilitation treatments
• Clean and disinfect CVSS rehabilitation rooms and therapy areas
• Maintain and help service rehabilitation equipment as necessary
• Support veterinarians, RVTs, and therapists during evaluations and recheckMaintain accurate medical records as directed
• Assist with general hospital duties as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in veterinary medicine or animal care preferred
• Experience in rehabilitation, physical therapy, or animal handling strongly preferred

Why Join Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists

At Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join a team dedicated exclusively to advanced surgical care. Our ICU technicians play an essential role in delivering exceptional nursing care to post‑operative and critical patients while collaborating closely with board‑certified surgeons and specialists across multiple disciplines.

Our Hunt Valley hospital shares a 45,000-square-foot specialty facility with Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Rehabilitation, and a 24‑hour emergency hospital, providing exposure to complex cases and an outstanding collaborative learning environment.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.