Certified Veterinary Technician - Physical Therapy at Alliance Animal Health

Hudson, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Restraint, Triage, Lab Sample Collection, Diagnostic Imaging, Anesthetic Management, Surgical Assistance, Client Communication, Rehabilitation Certification, Therapeutic Exercises, Massage Techniques, Class IV Laser Utilization, Therapeutic Ultrasound, E-stim Utilization, Underwater Treadmill Operation, Fear Free Approaches, Medical Record Maintenance

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Company Description Lowell Road Veterinary Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor veterinary hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Hudson, New Hampshire. We understand all the different ways your pet communicates love and trust. Our hospital offers many services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, rehabilitation services, and acupuncture. We are ready with a positive, experienced support staff and excellent clientele and well equipped with ultrasound, underwater treadmill therapy, massage therapy, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and a complete in-house laboratory. We also have our sister hospital 25 minutes down the road in Bedford, New Hampshire, Bedford Veterinary Medical Center. Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 7AM - 6PM Saturday: 7AM - 4PM Sunday: 9AM - 3PM To learn more about us, click https://www.lowellroadvetcenter.com Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management, and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We’re looking for: Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license or 3 - 4 years veterinary technician experience, ideally with eligibility to take the VTNE and become licensed. Rehab certification (CCRP,CCRT or equivalent) preferred, or minimum of 1 year working as a rehab technician. Rotating weekend availability is required. Ability to carry out therapeutic exercises. Must be able to train and assist patients in performing exercises, monitor for proper technique and for signs of fatigue. Perform basic massage techniques. Utilize modalities including class IV laser, therapeutic ultrasound, E-stim and underwater treadmill. Teach clients how to perform home exercises as part of home exercise program. Maintain medical records on rehab appointments. Physically demanding position. Must be able to get up and down from floor easily, bend over, lift 40-50 lbs. Utilize fear free approaches in patient handling. Assist in maintenance of rehab equipment and space. Must be able to effectively communicate with DVM about patient progress and any concerns. Be able to effectively and compassionately communicate with clients. As needed, assist rehab DVM with evaluations, sedated procedures, or orthopedic radiographs. Additional Information Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20 - 28/hr. depending on experience level. We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Assistance Program Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/. Compensation: USD20 - USD28 - hourly

Responsibilities

Duties include animal restraint, triage, lab sample analysis, diagnostic imaging, and managing medical/hospitalized cases, alongside administering medications and assisting with surgery and anesthesia.