Veterinary Technician - Rehabilitation

AAVMP; Scarborough (ME); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Generous paid time off

Continuing education yearly allowance

Uniform allowance

Certification fees reimbursement

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Job summary

Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician - Rehabilitation to join our Rarebreed team. You will assist in rehabilitation therapy plans, operate therapy equipment, monitor progress, and educate clients on proper exercises and home programs.

This role requires at least one year of veterinary or animal handling experience; credentialed candidates (LVT, CVT, RVT) are preferred, with CC RT or CCRP also desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a veterinary or animal handling role.
• Credentialed candidates (LVT, CVT, or RVT) strongly desired; CCRT or CCRP also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing rehabilitation therapy plans including therapeutic exercises and modalities.
• Operate and maintain rehabilitation equipment such as underwater treadmills and laser therapy devices.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust support based on tolerance and response.
• Provide hands-on support for mobility, strengthening, and recovery exercises.
• Maintain detailed therapy notes and patient progress records.
• Educate clients on at-home exercises and rehabilitation plans.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized rehabilitation environment.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and rehabilitation specialists to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Lift 50 pounds

Experience in veterinary care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maine Veterinary Medical Center is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician - Rehabilitation to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our innovative environment means you'll get to work with specialists of all stripes and practice cutting edge care! As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is a VECCS level two certified Rarebreed practice that has full in-house laboratory capabilities, a fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures, a GE 64-slice CT, MRI, respiratory ventilator, in-house telemetric monitoring, ultrasound and endoscopy. MVMC is a multi-specialty hospital offering services in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. Our collaborative team of experienced emergency clinicians and criticalists enables us to provide advanced, high-quality care to a knowledgeable and dedicated client base. https://mvmc.vet/

Veterinary Technician - Rehabilitation

Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME

$26.00-$38.00 per hour based on experience and licensure

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist in the implementation of rehabilitation therapy plans including therapeutic exercises and modalities
• Operate and maintain rehabilitation equipment such as underwater treadmills and laser therapy devices
• Monitor patient progress and adjust support based on patient tolerance and response
• Provide hands-on support for mobility, strengthening, and recovery exercises
• Maintain detailed therapy notes and patient progress records
• Educate clients on at-home exercises and rehabilitation plans
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized rehabilitation environment
• Collaborate with veterinarians and rehabilitation specialists to optimize patient outcomes

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development
• Uniform allowance
• Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year previous experience in a veterinary or animal handling role required
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude
• Able to multi-task
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Credentialed candidates (LVT, CVT, or RVT) are strongly desired for this role
• Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) or Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) also desired

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws .

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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