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Certified Veterinary Technician: Rehabilitation
Job Description
Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation of Homer Glen is seeking a rehabilitation technician to join our team. VSMR is a veterinary specialty hospital focused solely on state-of-the-art veterinary care in the field of sports medicine and rehabilitation. Our clinic is fully equipped and performs procedures including acupuncture, VSMT, Hydrotherapy, Photobiomodulation, therapeutic exercises performed in a fully equipped exercise gym, advanced diagnostics including musculoskeletal ultrasound, Regenerative medicine including PRP, and Nuclear Medicine including Synovetin®. At VSMR, our rehab technicians work alongside our veterinarians to provide exceptional care to our patients. Rehab certification is encouraged, but for the right candidate, we will cover the cost of certification.
Responsibilities:
- Assist DVM with examination of patients, including performed Gait Analysis, Stance Analysis, and restraint as necessary.
- Implement treatment plan as prescribed by DVM, including but not limited to Laser Therapy, Massage Therapy, Hydrotherapy, and therapeutic exercises.
- Client education, including teaching home exercise programs.
- Maintain underwater treadmill, including weekly cleaning
- Perform venipuncture as necessary
- Assist with surgical induction anesthesia monitoring
- Take digital radiographs
Requirements:
- Licensed to work as CVT in the state of Illinois
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Ability and willingness to work on the floor
Hours:
- Monday: 9am-7pm
- Tuesday: 9am-7pm
- Thursday: 9am-7pm
- Friday: 9am-4pm
- Closed Wednesdays, Weekends and Major Holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Illinois Veterinary Technician License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Homer Glen, IL 60491 (Preferred)
Job-related location requirement:
- Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Veterinary Assistant - Rehabilitation
Job Description
Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation of Homer Glen is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. VSMR is a veterinary specialty hospital focused solely on state-of-the-art veterinary care in the field of sports medicine and rehabilitation. Our clinic is fully equipped and performs procedures including acupuncture, VSMT, Hydrotherapy, Photobiomodulation, therapeutic exercises performed in a fully equipped exercise gym, advanced diagnostics including musculoskeletal ultrasound, Regenerative medicine including PRP, and Nuclear Medicine including Synovetin®.
Duties:
- Assist Rehabilitation Veterinarians & Technicians
- Restrain and assist with exams and therapies
- Set up and break down exam rooms
- Bathe patients following Underwater Treadmill sessions
- Physical requirements: Lift patients with and without assistance, assist patients to stand and hold them up with assistance devices
- Manage the restocking of supplies
- Filling prescriptions as needed
- Laundry
- During down time, make sure check lists are completed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working with animals is preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to handle animals with care and compassion
- Knowledge of basic animal care and husbandry practices
- Ability to follow instructions and protocols accurately
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Homer Glen, IL 60491 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Homer Glen, IL 60491: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person