Veterinary Technician - Rehab/Hydrotherapy
Position Summary
The Canine Hydrotherapy Veterinary Technician provides water-based rehabilitation therapy to dogs recovering from surgery, injury, or managing chronic conditions such as arthritis and mobility disorders. Working closely with veterinarians, this role focuses on improving patient mobility, strength, comfort, and overall quality of life through individualized hydrotherapy treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Conduct supervised canine hydrotherapy sessions using an underwater treadmill.
- Monitor patients throughout therapy sessions to ensure their safety, comfort, and progress.
- Assist veterinarians during examinations and rehabilitation appointments.
- Restrain animals safely and compassionately during treatments and procedures.
- Administer prescribed patient treatments and document patient progress.
- Maintain hydrotherapy equipment and treatment areas according to safety and sanitation standards.
- Educate pet owners on rehabilitation goals, home care, and therapy progress.
- Provide exceptional customer service while creating a positive experience for clients and their pets.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
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