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A Well Adjusted Pet, Inc
Veterinary Rehabilitation Assistant - Veterinary Technician
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$42,405 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation Assistant/ Technician A Well Adjusted Pet in Pacifica, CA, has an opening for a Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation Assistant/Technician If you've been looking for an opportunity to go beyond traditional vet care, keep reading! We are a well-established and growing animal physical rehabilitation center, offering Class 4 Laser, underwater treadmill, PiezoWave shockwave, and neuromuscular electrostimulation treatment modalities. We also offer veterinary orthotics and prosthetics, therapeutic exercise, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and behavioral and nutritional consultations. Patient care is our top priority, so our ideal candidate loves animals and is dedicated to their health and well-being. In addition, we have a great team and are looking for someone who is friendly and energetic, with a flexible schedule, who works well with others, and wants to contribute to a fun, collaborative work environment. Previous professional experience of a year or more with hands-on veterinary assisting is required. Previous experience with or study of small animal physical rehabilitation is ideal but not required. This position entails collaborating with other animal rehabilitation assistants and assisting our physical rehabilitation veterinarians. We provide on-site training as well as regular lunch-n-learns, enabling each staff member the opportunity to grow their skills and eventually to provide direct patient care with independent client interaction. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand for long periods, bend, kneel, and squat throughout the workday. Competitive hourly rate commensurate with the level of credentialing and experience. We offer group health insurance, matching