Are you a Certified Veterinary Technician who wants to build specialized skills outside of traditional general practice or emergency medicine?
Animal Therapy Center is seeking a dependable and compassionate Pennsylvania CVT to join our veterinary rehabilitation team. This position is a strong opportunity for a newer CVT or an experienced general-practice technician who is interested in learning rehabilitation and long-term mobility care.
About the Position
Our patients visit us for post-surgical recovery, arthritis management, weakness, neurological conditions, senior mobility support, physical conditioning and other challenges affecting movement and quality of life.
Rehabilitation allows technicians to spend focused time with patients, follow their progress over multiple visits and build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
You will work alongside our rehabilitation veterinarian and therapy team while learning how to safely guide patients through individualized treatment programs.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities may include and are not limited to:
- Assist with veterinary rehabilitation and conditioning appointments
- Operate underwater treadmills and other rehabilitation equipment
- Guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises
- Perform or assist with treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Assist with laser therapy and other rehabilitation modalities
- Safely handle dogs with different sizes, temperaments and mobility limitations
- Help support senior, nervous, painful, weak and post-surgical patients
- Monitor patient comfort, fatigue, movement and response to treatment
- Accurately document appointment notes and patient progress
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with pet owners
- Prepare, clean and maintain equipment and areas
- Help appointments remain safe, organized and on schedule
- General clinic responsibilities
Required Qualifications
- Current Pennsylvania Certified Veterinary Technician credential
- Graduate of an approved veterinary technology program
- Strong animal-handling and patient-safety skills
- Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
- Professional communication with clients and coworkers
- Ability to follow veterinary treatment plans and safety procedures
- Willingness to learn specialized rehabilitation techniques
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
- Ability to safely lift, support and assist mobility-limited patients with appropriate equipment and team assistance
Experience
Veterinary rehabilitation experience is welcomed but is not required.
New graduates and recently certified veterinary technicians are encouraged to apply. We are prepared to train the right CVT who demonstrates:
- Reliability
- Patience
- Compassion
- Strong communication
- Attention to detail
- A willingness to learn
- A positive and supportive approach to teamwork
Schedule
Our clinic operates Tuesday through Saturday by appointments
Full-time availability is preferred although qualified part-time applicants may be considered. Availability may include:
- Weekday daytime hours
- Thursday evening hours
- Regular or rotating Saturday coverage
The final schedule will be based on clinic needs and discussed during the interview process.
There are no overnight shifts, emergency shifts or on-call responsibilities.
Compensation
$19.00–$20.00 per hour based on veterinary experience, availability and overall qualifications.
Benefits may include:
- $250 annual continuing-education allowance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Predictable appointment-based scheduling
- Opportunity to develop specialized rehabilitation skills
- Experience with hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, laser therapy and canine fitness programs
Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status and average weekly hours.
Why Veterinary Rehabilitation?
Veterinary rehabilitation offers CVTs the opportunity to:
- Follow patients throughout their recovery
- See measurable improvements in mobility and quality of life
- Spend more individualized time with patients
- Develop specialized clinical and handling skills
- Build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
- Work in a focused outpatient environment
- Help senior, injured and mobility-limited pets remain active and comfortable
About Animal Therapy Center
Animal Therapy Center is a veterinary rehabilitation and fitness practice located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Our services include hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, laser therapy, acupuncture, senior mobility care, post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation and canine fitness programs.
We are a small practice where each employee has a meaningful role in the client and patient experience. Reliability, teamwork, communication, flexibility and a positive attitude are essential.
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active Pennsylvania Certified Veterinary Technician credential?
- Can you reliably commute to Animal Therapy Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for scheduled shifts?
- Are you able to safely assist, lift, support, and handle dogs of different sizes and mobility levels with or without reasonable accommodation?
- How many years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience do you have?
- Why are you interested in veterinary rehabilitation, and what would you like to learn in this position?
Work Location: In person
