02 Nov
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VetStrategy
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Canada
02 Nov
VetStrategy
Canada
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
We Bring This To Life Through Three Promises
- Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
- Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
- Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.
Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Rehabilitation
Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador | Mount Pearl, NL
Hourly wage: $23 - $25 per hour
Are you a Registered Veterinary Technician who is passionate about helping pets regain their mobility, comfort, and quality of life? Do you love building relationships with patients and their families while using your technical skills to support recovery and long-term wellness?
The Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador (VSCNL) is looking for a dedicated RVT to join our rehabilitation team This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, patient-focused approach to veterinary medicine and wants to help develop individualized rehabilitation plans that make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets.
Whether you already have experience in rehabilitation or are an RVT looking to grow your skills in this area, we’d love to hear from you
About Us
The Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador was founded with a simple but key goal:
to ensure that pet owners never have to leave the province to access the veterinary care their pets need.
Today, VSCNL is an emergency and referral hospital committed to providing gold-standard veterinary medicine through collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning. Our diverse caseload offers opportunities to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals, expand your knowledge, and make a real impact on patient outcomes.
We believe in caring deeply for our patients and our people. We’re committed to creating a supportive environment where team members feel valued, encouraged to grow, and proud of the work they do.
About The Role
As a Rehabilitation RVT, you’ll play an important role in helping patients recover from injury and surgery, manage chronic conditions, improve strength and mobility, and maintain a better quality of life.
You’ll work closely with veterinarians, rehabilitation professionals, and pet owners to support individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs and lifestyle.
Our rehabilitation services include a range of therapeutic approaches, such as hydrotherapy, manual therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), therapeutic ultrasound, conditioning, pain management, and post-operative recovery support.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Assisting with rehabilitation assessments and implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Supporting patients through therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation sessions.
- Monitoring patient comfort, mobility, progress, and response to treatment.
- Assisting with rehabilitation modalities, including hydrotherapy and other therapeutic techniques, as appropriate to your training.
- Supporting recovery following orthopedic and other surgical procedures.
- Helping patients manage chronic and degenerative conditions, including arthritis and mobility challenges.
- Educating pet owners on home exercises, ongoing care, and strategies to support recovery between appointments.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and documenting patient progress.
- Communicating with the broader veterinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming rehabilitation environment.
Every patient is different, and you’ll have the opportunity to help tailor care to their individual needs, whether they’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, improving fitness, or maintaining mobility as they age.
What We’re Looking For
- Registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician in Newfoundland and Labrador, or eligibility to register.
- CCRT certification would be considered an asset. Candidates who do not currently hold this certification must be willing to obtain their Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) certification within their first year of employment.
- A genuine interest in re
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