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Middletown Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary Aquatics & Rehabilitation Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$35,748 / year median in Delaware
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Our veterinary practice is looking for a positive addition to our team who will work both in the water and out to teach and assist with our pet rehabilitation and canine aquatic fitness departments. Hands on skills for dry land rehabilitation activities and time spent in the water to support the canine swimmers will be expected. Also excellent client relation skills are needed for pet owners bringing pets for rehab appointments or swim times. Experience with pet rehabilitation, water safety, dog handling skills, and pet behavior would be ideal. Side by side practice and learning from our experienced aquatic staff and rehabilitation department manager will also be part of your training. Training on scheduling and client retention will be provided to you. Join our team and help grow our programming with both fitness swims, assisted swims, underwater treadmill sessions, and rehabilitation patient appointments. Our beautiful heated indoor pool facility is ready to utilize your skills to promote and expand our programming. and qualified candidates will receive a phone call to set up an interview.