We are seeking dedicated Rehab-Certified Veterinary Nurses or Animal Physiotherapists who are passionate about pet mobility to join our rehabilitation team as Veterinary Rehabilitation Consultants. This role involves assessing patients from a mobility perspective, administering pain-relieving modalities (such as, acupressure, LASER, E-stim, PEMF, and manual therapies), formulating a treatment plan (which may include hydrotherapy in the pool or underwater treadmill, or land-based therapeutic exercises), educating staff and clients, cleaning, and administration duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a physically demanding role that involves assisting non ambulatory animals and animals with mobility challenges, including lifting, supporting, and repositioning them during assessments and therapy sessions.
• Requires frequent kneeling, bending, and getting up and down off the floor throughout shifts.
• Must be able to safely handle and move animals of various sizes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Certification in Veterinary Rehabilitation or Animal Physiotherapy eg. CCRP, CCRN/CCMN, CCAT, or minimum of 2 years equivalent on-the-job training in a pet rehabilitation facility
• Experience working with surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic and neurologic patients and an understanding of related conditions
• Knowledge of nutrition, osteoarthritis management, and pet weight management options
• Comfortable working with animals of all sizes, including those with mobility challenges
• Strong observational and communication skills
• Positive reinforcement or fear-free training methods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and keen to contribute to the growth and development of our rehabilitation and fitness centre.
  If you are passionate about animal rehabilitation and want to make a difference in pet mobility and quality of life, we’d love to hear from you! To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to manager@aquapaws.ca
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
  Work Location: In person
  Expected start date: 2025-08-2

• Assess mobility of pets (mostly dogs and occasional cats) from a musculoskeletal and neurological perspective, identify pain, weaknesses and asymmetries, and put together a plan for addressing identified abnormalities.
• Interact clients in a professional and compassionate manner, addressing questions and concerns about pet rehabilitation and seeking clarification from supervising veterinarians as necessary
• Provide guidance and education on home care, exercises, and post-therapy recommendations under the direction of our rehabilitation veterinarian
• Facilitate care solutions by coordinating with the rehabilitation team to ensure each patient receives the appropriate treatment and support
• Support rehabilitation treatments such as therapeutic exercises and mobility assistance under the supervision of a qualified rehabilitation veterinarian
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and report progress to the supervising veterinarian via an electronic record keeping system (currently Daysmart Vet)
• Provide patient handling and restraint as needed
• Stay up to date and educate staff on the latest pet rehabilitation recommendations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of rehabilitation and therapy areas