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Veterinary Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Assistant Therapist

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital
  • Singapore, Singapore
$ 1,900 - $ 3,000 / month

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Job Description:

Assistant in Rehabilitation Therapy Session

  • Assist in aiding implementing rehabilitation therapies and treatments under the supervision of a certified veterinary rehabilitation therapist.
  • Assist in rehabilitation techniques such as physical therapy, hydrotherapy, laser therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and exercise programs.
  • Safely handle animals during rehabilitation exercises, ensuring their comfort and safety during therapy sessions.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment protocols as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Help with initial evaluations and re-assessments by setting up animals for testing or assisting with physical assessments under the direction of the rehabilitation therapist.
  • Provide basic instructions to educate pet owners on home care exercises, therapies, and maintenance plans.
  • Ensure that rehabilitation equipment (e.g., treadmills, hydrotherapy pools, cold/heat packs) is functioning properly and is clean and sanitized

Collaboration with other Departments:

  • Collaborate with veterinarians from other departments and specialists to develop and provide guidance on rehabilitation plans.

Desired skills and experience:

  • Strong interest and comfortable working with animals, with dedication, compassion and patience in improving pet health and qualify of life of pet through rehabilitation therapy.
  • Experience or training in physical therapy, massage therapy, or related fields is a plus. Basic animal handling experience is preferred. Previous experience in veterinary care, physical therapy, or as a veterinary technician is helpful, but on-the-job training will be provided.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with both team members and pet owners is highly desirable.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $1,900.00 - $3,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Professional development

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Early shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person