Registered Veterinary Technician, Rehab

Job summary

Develop and implement customized rehabilitation treatment plans and home exercise programs for animal patients. Perform technical veterinary tasks and maintain specialized rehabilitation equipment while educating clients on patient care.

Job details

Maritime Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center - HeaderLogo [https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2jhqNJewy3OR7W7CYFz3TV/1f7453f86a8228f3c1153086b3ac7ff2/MicrosoftTeams-image__65_.png?fit=pad&fm=webp&h=117&w=198&q=100,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2jhqNJewy3OR7W7CYFz3TV/1f7453f86a8228f3c1153086b3ac7ff2/MicrosoftTeams-image__65_.png?fit=pad&fm=webp&h=234&w=396&q=100] Veterinary Technician, Rehabilitation | $29–$34/hour | Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours per week Compensation: $29–$34/hour + Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance Available Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre (MVESC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician, Rehabilitation to join our growing specialty animal hospital in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Technician passionate about rehabilitation medicine, mobility support, and improving quality of life for patients. We welcome certified rehabilitation professionals as well as candidates currently completing a rehabilitation certification program (CCRT, CCRA, CCRP, or CCAT) who are excited to grow within a collaborative specialty medicine environment. Compensation * $29-$34/hour, based on experience and skill level * Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus * Relocation Assistance Available Full-Time Benefits: * Relocation Reimbursement! * Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education * Supportive work culture fostering collaboration and growth * CE Allowance + Uniform Allowance * Paid Time Off & Sick Time * Shift & Holiday Premiums * Medical/Dental/Vision * RRSP with employer match * Disability & Life Insurance Schedule * 36 hours per week * Some evening and weekend shifts may be required based on hospital needs Responsibilities * Obtain and review detailed patient histories through medical records and client interviews * Develop strong relationships with clients while providing education and support throughout treatment plans * Demonstrate therapeutic exercises and educate owners on home care programs including PROM, massage, and stretching techniques * Assign and monitor customized home exercise programs using rehabilitation software * Maintain accurate and detailed medical records * Communicate effectively with veterinarians, team members, referring clinics, and clients * Create treatment estimates and manage billing and invoicing accurately * Assist with filling medications and herbal prescriptions prior to discharge * Perform client follow-up communications for ongoing and discharged patients * Clean, stock, and maintain rehabilitation treatment areas and equipment * Maintain underwater treadmill systems and rehabilitation facilities * Promote a positive, collaborative hospital culture * Support rehabilitation appointments and treatments as directed * Perform technical veterinary skills such as venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, digital radiography, and monitoring sedated patients when needed * Additional duties as assigned Qualifications * Veterinary Rehabilitation certification (CCRT, CCRA, CCRP, CCAT) or currently enrolled in a rehabilitation certification program * Minimum one year of experience working in veterinary rehabilitation preferred * Experience with underwater treadmill therapy * Experience performing massage and stretching techniques * Experience utilizing Class 3B or Class 4 laser therapy * Experience with NMES and TENS therapies * Experience developing and implementing therapeutic exercise programs * Strong knowledge of anatomy, musculature, and orthopedic or neurologic conditions * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills * Strong client communication and relationship-building abilities * Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment * Comfortable working on the floor with patients for more than 50% of the workday * Ability to support and assist patients, including large and giant breed dogs * Experience with positive reinforcement training techniques or interest in pursuing additional education in this area * Fluent English speaking and reading skills required About MVESC Located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, MVESC's 24,000-square-foot hospital is setting a new standard for emergency and specialty veterinary medicine throughout Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of compassionate, comprehensive, and advanced veterinary emergency and specialty care to our animal companions. A new standard of care in Atlantic Canada featuring: * 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Exotics, Acupuncture, Rehabilitation, Chiropractic, and Cardiology * Four Surgical Suites, ICU, Endoscopy, and Ultrasound * On-site Rehabilitation Suite with Underwater Treadmill * GE Revolution EVO 128-Slice CT Scanner * Siemens Espree 1.5 Tesla MRI Why Join MVESC? * Work in a state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital * Join a collaborative team that values your ideas and expertise * Help shape the future of a growing Surgery service * Expand your skills in anesthesia, specialty medicine, and advanced patient care * Build a rewarding career while enjoying Nova Scotia's exceptional quality of life Surrounding Areas MVESC attracts talented Veterinary Technicians from throughout Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, including: * Halifax, NS & Dartmouth, NS * Bedford, NS & Sackville, NS * Cole Harbour, NS & Eastern Passage, NS * Timberlea, NS & Fall River, NS * Tantallon, NS & Truro, NS * New Glasgow, NS & Kentville, NS * Bridgewater, NS & Moncton, NB * Fredericton, NB & Saint John, NB * Charlottetown, PEI Considering Relocating? Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community. About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

What you’ll do

Develop and implement customized rehabilitation treatment plans and home exercise programs for animal patients. Perform technical veterinary tasks and maintain specialized rehabilitation equipment while educating clients on patient care.

Requirements

Requires a veterinary rehabilitation certification (CCRT, CCRA, CCRP, or CCAT) or current enrollment in such a program. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of experience in veterinary rehabilitation and proficiency in therapeutic modalities.

Benefits

• Relocation Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuing Education
• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Shift & Holiday Premiums
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• RRSP With Employer Match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• future · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred
• positive · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Veterinary Rehabilitation
• Underwater Treadmill Therapy
• Massage Techniques
• Stretching Techniques
• Laser Therapy
• NMES Therapy
• TENS Therapy
• Therapeutic Exercise Programming
• Venipuncture
• IV Catheter Placement
• Digital Radiography
• Patient Monitoring
• Client Communication
• Medical Record Maintenance
• Positive Reinforcement Training
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Home Therapy Programs
• Positive Reinforcement
• Patient Assistance
• Organizational Skills
• Time Off Management
• Orthopedics
• Treatment Planning
• Compassion
• Acupuncture
• Anesthesia
• Anatomy
• Veterinary Medicine
• Teaching
• Billing
• X-Ray Computed Tomography
• Cardiology
• Medical Records
• Certified Clinic Account Technician
• Chiropractics
• Low Level Laser Therapy
• Communication
• Sedation
• Intensive Care Unit
• Medical Ultrasonography
• Endoscopy
• English Language
• Exercise Therapy
• Internal Medicine
• Home Health Care
• Innovation
• Invoicing
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Medical Prescription
• Medication Administration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Registered Veterinary Technician
• Veterinary Technician / Technologist
• Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
• Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

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