Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding job in the heart of South Carolina’s stunning Lowcountry? You’d be working alongside boarded veterinary specialists in a brand-new state-of-the-art hospital, located within miles of beautiful beaches and historical cities.
We are a busy rehab department with a constant flow of referrals from our in-house specialists as well as from local general practitioners. We strive to make every rehab session a positive and productive experience for our patients and their families. Our customized rehabilitation programs are tailored to the needs and specific goals of each patient and may include hydrotherapy, therapeutic modalities, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and a home exercise program.
We work with patients with a variety of conditions, including:
- Post-op recovery following orthopedic and neurologic surgeries
- Conservative management of orthopedic and neurologic diseases
- Mobility and quality of life concerns for seniors
- Weight loss and physical fitness
- Congenital defects
- Injuries unique to life in a coastal community (e.g. incidents involving golf carts, boat propellers, and even alligators!)
- And more!
What we offer
- 408 square feet dedicated rehab room with private fenced outdoor yard
- Class IV therapeutic laser
- Oasis Underwater Treadmill
- PulseVet: electrohydraulic shockwave therapy (ESWT)
- Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (tPEMF)
- Electrical stimulation (TENS/NMES)
- Large variety of equipment for Therapeutic Exercises
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting initial physical rehabilitation evaluations for new patients (both in-house and external referrals)
- Creating an individualized physical rehabilitation program for each patient
- Overseeing and participating in rehab sessions (leading patients through therapeutic exercises; safely using various modalities such as therapeutic laser, ESWT, TENS/NMES, thermotherapy; performing basic manual therapy)
- Designing a custom Home Exercise Program (HEP) for rehab patients
- Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records
- Communicating effectively with referring veterinarians and clients
- Supervision and instruction of rehab assistants
Job Qualifications:
- Veterinary Technician License (SC or ability to transfer)
- Certified in Canine Rehabilitation (will also consider applicants working towards certification)
- Must love working with small companion animals (dogs & cats)
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
- Empathic towards patients and clients
- Positive attitude and motivated to learn
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to work well within in small team environment
- Willingness to supervise and delegate certain tasks to rehab assistants
- Must be reliable
- Must be dependable
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, safely and according to OSHA guidelines
- Experience with underwater treadmill maintenance preferred, but not required
Why Join NRVS?
- Competitive salaries
- Pay range of $27-$32/hr ($56,160-$77,000 annually; based on a 40 hr work week) in addition to benefits
- Benefits include Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k w/employer match, license reimbursement, referral program, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, uniform allowance, personal pet discounts & pet insurance reimbursement.
- Work/life scheduling (no holidays or on-call)
- Opportunities for continued learning and growth within a supportive environment
- Access to a collaborative, diverse team of veterinary professionals
- A hospital where your skills are valued and appreciated
How to Apply:
If you are looking for a fulfilling career with a team that truly cares about your personal and professional growth, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to careers@nrvets.com for consideration. All applicants must have a resume and references to be considered. Inquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.
Check out our website (https://www.nrvets.com) for additional information about us and the standard of care that we provide