Licensed Veterinary Technician for Rehab Department

The Animal Emergency and Specialty Center in Reno, Nevada, is currently hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our rehabilitation facility staff. Our rehab team focuses on restoring physical function, range of motion, and movement in animals. We work directly with our board-certified surgeon and her team to assist in post-operative care for patients who have undergone major surgeries. Additionally, our team collaborates with local veterinarians and provides rehabilitation services for referring practices. As a licensed rehabilitation veterinary technician, you will specifically focus on assisting with the rehabilitation and recovery of animals who have experienced injuries, illnesses, and surgeries. You will work closely with veterinarians and the rehab therapist to help animals regain strength, mobility, and independence. Job responsibilities as a licensed veterinary technician in our rehab facility include:

• Implementing treatments and exercises as directed by the rehab therapist/animal physical therapist (APT) based on their evaluation and treatment plan.
• Collecting and documenting patient weight and TPR
• Documenting all patient treatment notes and submitting to the referring DVM within 5 business days
• Demonstrating proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques while using exercise, stretching, massage, and other modalities to help animals regain strength, mobility, and function
• Assisting with underwater treadmill therapy, laser therapy, and other rehab modalities based on licensure and scope of practice as directed by the rehab therapist/APT
• Maximize safety for patients and clinicians with proper restraint techniques
• Monitoring and communicating patient progress, any patient needs or changes in the patient's condition to the rehab therapist/APT, and implementing those changes under the direction of the rehab therapist/APT.
• Educating and motivating pet owners on how to continue patient rehabilitation plans at home.
• Providing hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to patients and owners during rehabilitation sessions.

A full-time position will result in:

Compensation:

$ 28/hour based on skill and experience level.

Paid Health Insurance:

We provide a PPO plan, allowing you to choose your own physician. Our plan features low deductibles and a low co-pay. If you prefer to keep your current health insurance plan, we offer a stipend of $500 per month to help cover your insurance costs. Uniform allowance : We provide employees with an annual $500 uniform allowance and a $160 shoe allowance. Generous employee pet discount Opportunity to participate in our retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Continuing education We provide a $1250/year continuing education allowance for all full-time licensed technicians. AESC is a unique place. The hospital is privately owned by local veterinarians, and our philosophy has always been that if we practice good medicine and treat our people and our clients well, we will be successful. We keep our fees as reasonable as we can, which allows our staff to feel good about what we do. Despite exponential growth over the past couple of years, the hospital still has a family feel, and our people know that we care about them. Doctors and staff stay with us because they are proud of the medicine we practice and appreciate our culture. Reno is a smaller city with close proximity to the beautiful eastern Sierra Nevada mountains and Lake Tahoe along with the Truckee River and access to great open spaces of Nevada's high desert making it the perfect location for an outdoor enthusiast with skiing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing and trail running right outside your door. If you love what you do, want to keep learning and growing, and want to provide the best care to your patients and help save lives every day, join the incredible team at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Reno, NV 89511 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Reno, NV 89511: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person