Veterinary Technician II – Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Small Animal Rehabilitation service) – 19000002BN – Knoxville, TN
Provide client communication and education. Instruct students and oversee implementation of what they are learning on the service.
Duties/Responsibilities include:
Performing and/or instructing students about treatments and procedures as prescribed by the rehabilitation clinician
Implementing physical rehabilitation protocols for orthopedic and neurological post-operative patients
Instructing owner at-home exercises
Implementing fitness and weight loss protocols for performance and companion animals
Collecting samples and ordering diagnostic tests for patients
Sedating and monitoring patients when necessary
Participating in teaching rounds with students on various rehabilitation technologies.
Working with the Rehabilitation service to maintain appropriate inventory
Maintaining equipment per developed protocols and oversee housekeeping duties to meet operational standards.
Working with others in the service in the maintenance of rehabilitation equipment (Pool water quality, Underwater Treadmill, Balance Boards and Physiorolls, Therapy Bands, Therapeutic Exercise Equipment).



