Certified Veterinary Technician - Physical Therapy

Lowell Rd Veterinary Center•Hudson, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lowell Road Veterinary Center is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician with a focus on Physical Therapy to join their state-of-the-art, multi-doctor veterinary hospital. This role involves providing progressive and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets. The hospital offers a wide range of services including annual wellness care, anesthesia, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation services, and acupuncture. The facility is well-equipped with advanced technology such as ultrasound, an underwater treadmill, massage therapy, digital radiography, and a complete in-house laboratory. The technician will be responsible for various duties including animal restraint, triage, lab sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, patient management, medication administration, client communication, surgical preparation, and anesthetic management. The position requires the ability to handle unpleasant odors and noises, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases. Opportunities for virtual and hands-on training and continuing development are available.

Requirements

Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license or 3 - 4 years veterinary technician experience
Ideally with eligibility to take the VTNE and become licensed
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
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases

Nice To Haves

Rehab certification (CCRP, CCRT or equivalent) preferred

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
Triage of incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management
Carry out therapeutic exercises
Train and assist patients in performing exercises
Monitor patients for proper technique and 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
Maintain medical records on rehab appointments
Assist in maintenance of rehab equipment and space
Effectively communicate with DVM about patient progress and any concerns
Effectively and compassionately communicate with clients
As needed, assist rehab DVM with evaluations, sedated procedures, or orthopedic radiographs

Benefits

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
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!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses