Veterinary Rehabilitation Technician

United Veterinary Care; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

DailyPay on Demand

Purdue online Vet Tech Program

Job summary

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital - Round Rock is seeking an experienced Veterinary Rehabilitation Technician to support evaluations, rehabilitation treatments, and client communication. The successful candidate will join a growing team focused on improving pet mobility and quality of life.

Two years of veterinary technician experience are required. The role emphasizes collaboration with doctors and rehabilitation staff, ongoing learning, and reliable, compassionate care

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: two years of experience as a veterinary technician.
• Physical therapy education or experience preferred; continuing education is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist the practitioner with patient evaluations.
• Perform rehabilitation treatments throughout the day.
• Provide clear, compassionate communication with clients.
• Assist with ice, laser, and other prescribed rehabilitation treatments.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Be reliable with attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Experience with animals

Animal restraint techniques

Excellent communication

Teamwork & leadership

Education

Physical therapy education

Job description

Description

Position at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital- Round Rock

Veterinary Rehabilitation Technician

Help pets recover, rebuild strength, and get back to the lives they love.

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital - Round Rock is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician who is ready to bring skill, compassion, and curiosity to a growing rehabilitation team.

If you thrive in a hands-on environment, enjoy building meaningful client relationships, and want to be part of care that changes pets’ quality of life, we’d love to meet you.

Minimum requirement: two years of experience working as a veterinary technician.

As a Rehabilitation Technician, you will work alongside doctors, shift leadership, and rehabilitation team members to deliver exceptional patient care and supportive client experience. You will assist with evaluations, perform rehabilitation treatments, communicate with pet owners, and play an important role in helping patients improve comfort, mobility, and confidence. This is a great opportunity for a motivated technician who enjoys learning, collaborating, mentoring newer team members, and celebrating meaningful patient progress.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the practitioner with patient evaluations
• Perform rehabilitation treatments throughout the day
• Provide clear, compassionate communication with clients
• Assist with ice, laser, and other prescribed rehabilitation treatments
• Always maintain a clean work area
• Consistent, regular attendance and on-time arrival at work each day you are scheduled
• Always be in position and prepared to work at the start of each shift
• Ability to work well with others as a team
• Flexibility and the ability to adjust to a changing environment
• Handle stress and pressure calmly, with poise and tact
• Self-motivated, hard worker
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate appropriately
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to receive constructive criticism and accept responsibility for actions
• Reliable and dependable
• Common sense, good judgment, and a sense of humor

How You’ll Succeed:

In this role, you will receive directions from the Rehabilitation Director, who provides assignments, priorities, and support. You will handle routine responsibilities independently, use good judgment in new or unfamiliar situations, and partner with leadership to ensure care is delivered accurately, safely, and consistently.

Benefits Designed for You:

• Complimentary Short-Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3-tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• Digital Musculoskeletal Support
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
• Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience working with animals
• Knowledge of basic animal restraint techniques
• Excellent communication skills with clients and coworkers
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills

Additional Role Requirements:

• Physical therapy education or experience preferred. Must accomplish regular Continuing Education classes in relation to your role.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand and restrain animals for extended periods of time. Required to lift up to forty (40) pounds. Employees will be expected to request assistance with lifting or carrying animals or materials over 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated:

• Aggressive patients
• Infectious/contagious diseases
• Controlled substances
• Unpleasant odors and noises
• Risk of bites and scratches
• Animal waste

A career as a Rehabilitation Technician at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital offers the chance to do meaningful work, grow your skills, and make a visible difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. If you are ready to bring your veterinary experience, compassion, reliability, and team spirit to a specialty environment,