Registered Veterinary Technician
Two Hands Four Paws – Los Angeles, CA
Two Hands Four Paws is an award-winning family-owned company that has been working with special needs animals and their families since 1998. If helping animals is your passion, Two Hands Four Paws is the place for you. Two Hands Four Paws is a great place to gain unique hands-on experience in the physical therapy side of veterinary medicine. Facilities include a 15,000-gallon, 85-degree pool, 3 water treadmills, 3 land treadmills, 5 private treatment rooms, and a large gymnasium area. Two Hands Four Paws offers massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, laser, Chinese medicine, boarding, brace castings, cart fittings, harness fittings, and more. With a 501(c)(3) foundation Two Hands Four Paws also helps rescue and rehabilitate animals in need.
Two Hands Four Paws is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician who preferably has rehabilitation experience or who wants to explore the highly rewarding world of animal rehabilitation. If not already certified in rehab, select RVTs at Two Hands Four Paws and have the opportunity to enroll in canine rehabilitation school company-sponsored (costs about $8k). Once certified the salary goes up accordingly. At Two Hands Four Paws, RVTs provide top-notch care as part of a compassionate team that cultivates special relationships not just with the patients but with their families every day.
Requirements
- Have a passion for helping animals
- Exceptional patient care, customer service, and multitasking skills
- Enjoy interacting with a wide variety of clients and their pets
- Must be a registered veterinary technician and licensed in the state of California, experience preferred
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work on Saturdays
- Team player with a positive attitude and a desire for personal growth
- Excellent communication, time management and observational skills
- Possess a professional, friendly and courteous demeanor
- Ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise
- Ability to lift at least 45 pounds
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
Responsibilities
- Assist DVM with creation and implementation of customized treatment plans including but not limited to: Massage Therapy, Laser Therapy, Hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercises, assessment of pain, gait deviations, lameness, and long-term goals for the patient
- Provide post-op rehabilitation to patients recovering from orthopedic and neurological surgeries
- Provide care for geriatric patients with multifocal arthritis and generalized weakness
- Provide client education including instruction in home exercise program
- Detailed and accurate record keeping of progress on every patient
Company Culture:
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Work Remotely: No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
- Work Location: In person