Veterinary Assistant (Rehabilitation And Physical Therapy)

Animals Only is an integrative veterinary rehabilitation, physical therapy, and fitness clinic located in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego. We offer specialized, high quality, science-based Western and Eastern treatments to pets in a beautifully-curated space under the direction of a licensed and rehabilitation-certified veterinarian. Our mindful space is designed to provide a truly holistic, whole-body veterinary experience.

We are a privately-owned, start-up clinic focused on modernizing the human and animal experience for our team, our clients, and our four-legged best friends. We believe that a happy and communicative team is the heart of a great clinic. We are looking for individuals to join our team who believe in professionalism, teamwork, kindness, respectful communication, and who identify as innate animal healers. If a moderate-paced, intuitive, and mindful work environment sounds like an ideal fit for you please send us your resume.

Essential Job Duties include, but not limited to:

• Be an essential and responsible member of our patient care team and work closely with all other team members
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with gentle pet restraint and treatments
• Offer constructive feedback to veterinarians and technicians about pet response to therapies
• Be motivated to learn about treatment modalities including water treadmill, laser, massage, physical therapy and exercises
• Maintain treatment rooms in accordance with hospital protocols
• Assist with client education and communication in accordance with hospital protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of previous veterinary experience
• Have a personal interest and/or experience with integrative medicine
• Ability to assist all team members as needed, including veterans, technicians, and client service representatives
• Ability to work both independently and as an essential part of a team
• Ability to work with, restrain, and lift companion animals of all sizes
• Ability to communicate respectfully and patiently with team members and clients
• Ability to stand, walk, jog, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, and/or crouch for extended periods of time

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