Rehabilitation Assistant- Victorian Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre (VVRC)

Exciting opportunity for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join our fantastic team in our purpose built clinic. Be part of a clinic that thinks outside the box and is passionate about providing holistic services for its patients.

About Us:

The Victorian Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre (VVRC) is a full service rehabilitation and sports medicine referral centre operating from The Vet Practice, Whittlesea in a world-class rehabilitation facility (the biggest in the country). We offer a broad range of advanced and integrative therapies, and we believe in providing outstanding patient care and a holistic approach to caring for our patients.

If you are an animal lover with a love for rehabilitation, join us in making a difference in the lives of dogs and their owners.

The rehabilitation team consists of our experienced rehabilitation vet Dr Rebecca Ainsworth BVSc, CCRT, MANSCVS (Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation) and our experienced rehabilitation practitioners Rebecca Leech BAnimalVetBiosc, CCRP and Zoe McCall UK qualified Vet Physio and ACRA practitioner member.

About the Position:

We are seeking a like-minded and passionate rehabilitation focused member to join our team and help us with the growing field of rehabilitation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about implementing their high standards of patient care and can fulfil a role that involves a blend of hands-on care, physical therapy support, and administrative tasks to ensure optimal outcomes for our patients.

Part Time or Full Time fixed term position, with the opportunity to move to a permanent position in the future.

About You:

• You are a compassionate person, with a driven personality and a willingness to expand your knowledge and skillset
• You are experienced in animal handling and have confident communication skills
• You have a positive, friendly and ‘go getter’ attitude who will complement our team and lead by example
• You are comfortable with a dynamic and constantly changing environment and are confident to provide solution based feedback
• You have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• This position would suit a veterinary nurse looking for a different role or someone with a strong interest in animal care and rehabilitation.
• You are an experienced person who has already been working in the animal rehab field or you are someone with a keen interest who wans to learn these new skills.

Duties:

• Patient Care and Consultations: Training provided to the right candidate for hydrotherapy, laser therapy, massage, and other rehabilitation techniques. This position requires manipulation and lifting of medium to large size animals in a safe way.
• Administrative duties: client communication both verbal and written, client follow up (handouts, summaries), clear and precise note taking
• Clinic Maintenance: including general day to day cleaning, larger cleaning tasks on weekly or monthly basis, larger equipment maintenance and cleaning

Why you should apply:

• Above award wage offered for the right candidate.
• Generous clinic discounts for your own fur babies.
• Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers (including Kmart and Woolworths!)
• Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have our own Mental Health First Aid Officer and an excellent Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential counselling sessions for you or your immediate family).
• Come learn from a great team and help make a difference to our patients!

How to Apply:

If you would like to join us at Victorian Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre, then please apply with a cover letter outlining your experience or interest in the animal rehabilitation field and your resume.

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If you have any questions please contact Corinne at recruitment@apiam.com.au