Veterinary Rehabilitation Assistant

Innovetive Petcare; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Innovetive Petcare is seeking a part-time Veterinary Rehabilitation Assistant to join its Physical Rehabilitation team at Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care. In this collaborative role, you will support patients during their rehabilitation, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment for healing. No prior rehabilitation experience is required, and extensive training will be provided. Enjoy various benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting.
• Confidence in safely restraining animals.
• Passion for animal wellness and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Safely and gently restraining patients during rehabilitation sessions.
• Assisting with physical rehabilitation treatments.
• Preparing and maintaining rehab equipment and therapy areas.

Skills

Animal wellness

Teamwork

Patient-focused demeanor

Job description

Veterinary Rehabilitation Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Would you like to be a part of the fastest-growing specialty in veterinary medicine?
Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is a state-of-the-art referral hospital currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Physical Rehabilitation team.

Each of our team members takes pride in their work and enjoys collaborating in a supportive and rewarding environment. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual who is excited to make a difference in the lives of injured or physically impaired animals.

Gold Coast proudly offers a variety of rehabilitation services and modalities, including:

• In-patient/out-patient rehab
• Home exercise programs
• Weight loss management
• Client education
• Assistive devices
• Therapeutic laser, electric stimulation, ultrasound, and massage
• Underwater treadmill therapy
• A wide range of therapeutic exercises and equipment

No rehabilitation experience necessary — all training will be provided!

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

As a Veterinary Assistant on our Rehab team, you will support patients and technicians in a hands-on, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include:

• Safely and gently restraining patients during rehabilitation sessions
• Assisting with physical rehabilitation treatments
• Preparing and maintaining rehab equipment and therapy areas
• Supporting patient handling and movement through various therapies
• Cleaning, restocking, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace
• Providing comfort, encouragement, and care to patients and clients

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting
• Confidence and experience in safely restraining animals
• A passion for animal wellness and rehabilitation
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• A kind, professional, and patient-focused demeanor

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training