Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) is an advanced 24-hour veterinary emergency and specialty hospital. Our dedicated board-certified specialists and highly trained emergency professionals provide a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. Supported by our newly built state-of-the-art facility and advanced diagnostic equipment including ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiography, 128-slice CT scan, the state’s first veterinary MRI, fluoroscopy, and in-house laboratory, we offer the most comprehensive and progressive patient care on the Hawaiian Islands. Our exceptional staff includes specialists in critical care, internal medicine, neurology, surgery, oncology, and radiology, as well as experienced emergency veterinarians.

About the Job: The Physical Rehabilitation Technician or Assistant will operate in our new Physical Rehabilitation department opening February 2023. This position operates Tuesday-Friday/forty hours a week. This service will complement our current departments, focusing on the treatment of injuries and illness with the goals of decreasing pain, restoring function, increasing rates of recovery, and enhancing quality of life. To achieve these goals, an array of interventions is used, including use of medications, supplements, manual therapy, heat/ice, targeted exercise, weight management, acupuncture, laser therapy, electrical stimulation, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy.

As a technician or assistant in this department, you will:

• Be able to work both independently and as an integral part of a team
• Be able to work with, restrain, and lift companion animals of all sizes
• Be able to communicate effectively with clients and other staff members
• Have previous veterinary experience with understanding of anatomy
• Be proficient in low-stress handling- positive reinforcement and Fear Free techniques to be always used with patients

Preferred qualifications:

• Certification in canine rehabilitation (CCRA, CCRVN, CVMRT, CCRP, VTS-Physical Rehabilitation)
• Certification in canine massage
• Familiarity with Fear Free

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be an integral part of the patient care team and work closely with the veterinarians and other staff as needed for patient care
• Be familiar with all treatment modalities
• Remain current in animal rehabilitation services and therapies
• Implement the prescribed treatment plans as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Monitor patient response to prescribed therapies and inform the supervising veterinarian of any changes in patient status
• Update patient records in a timely manner
• Maintain treatment areas in accordance with hospital protocols
• Assist with client education in accordance with hospital protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits of Working at Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii:

Full-time benefits include health with an optional 100% employer paid plan, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, employee pet discount, uniform allotment, and CE allowance.

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 on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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