Job Title: Certified Veterinary Technician – Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine

Company: Companion Animal Rehab and Athletics

Location:

100 S Cass Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $23 to increase with experience

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

About Us:

Companion Animal Rehab and Athletics (CARA) is a unique and innovative veterinary practice dedicated to providing integrative medicine and rehabilitation therapy for pets. Founded on a vision of creating a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for staff, animals and their owners, CARA goes above and beyond to ensure the highest quality care and support for each individual case.

We have a strong passion for serving animals and their owners through education and personalized care. We are a place where pets and their owners can feel at ease, knowing that their well-being is our top priority.

We are currently seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional integrative medicine for animals.

Position Overview:

The Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) with an interest in or previous certification in rehabilitation from an accredited program. The person will play a key role in assisting our veterinarians in providing quality care to animals undergoing rehabilitation treatments. The successful candidate will have a strong background in veterinary medicine, excellent communication skills, and a passion for integrative medicine modalities.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

  • Assist veterinarians in the examination, assessment, and treatments of patients. Assist during chiropractic, acupuncture, joint injections, diagnostic ultrasound, shockwave therapy and digital radiographs.
  • Monitor and record vital signs, patient responses, and progress during anesthesia and rehabilitation sessions.

Treatment Modalities:

  • Administer and assist with various rehabilitation modalities, including, laser therapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercise and animal massage.
  • Ensure the proper use and maintenance of equipment related to rehabilitation treatments.

Client Education:

  • Educate clients on post-treatment care and home exercises to support the ongoing well-being of their animals.
  • Provide information on integrative medicine modalities and answer client questions.

Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with veterinarians and other team members to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure seamless integration of rehabilitation and integrative medicine into overall patient care.

Record Keeping:

  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for animals undergoing rehabilitation.
  • Ensure timely and thorough documentation of treatments, progress, and client communications.

Requirements:

Certification:

  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). A person who is currently licensed to practice veterinary technology in the state of Illinois.
  • Additional certification or training in rehabilitation or integrative medicine is highly desirable, but not necessary. We are willing to train on the job, assist with the cost of the rehabilitation certification program and provide the necessary time off to complete the program.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician.
  • Previous experience in a rehabilitation or integrative medicine setting is a strong plus, but we are willing and able to educate applicants that have a keen interest in this area.

Skills:

  • Proficient in patient monitoring and assessment.
  • Comfortable with anesthesia
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self starter who is willing to take initiative and offer solutions when possible.

Compassion:

  • Demonstrated compassion for animals and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Team Player:

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Willingness to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to aubatubadvm@gmail.com Please include “CVT – Rehabilitation” in the subject line of the email.