Careers with Aqua Paws:

Do you desire to have a career where you can go home at the end of the day feeling good about what you accomplished?

Here at Aqua PAWS, the work we do is more than just a job; it’s our passion! We share a common goal of wanting to help pets live a healthy and active life by improving mobility and comfort. What drives us and sits at our core values as a team is education, information sharing, and collaboration. We have combined the knowledge and expertise from professionals in a variety of human health and veterinary disciplines, including Doctors of Veterinary Medicine, Certified Professional Dog Trainers, Certified Canine Fitness Trainers, Animal Chiropractors, Veterinary Acupuncturists, Pet Massage Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Hydrotherapists, Reiki Masters, Pet First Aid Instructors, and more, to create an in-house training program that no single professional course teaches!

If you are the type of person who learns better by doing, rather than spending years of your life in post-secondary education learning from a text book, and you want to have a career, not just a job, then reach out to us today.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Job Title: Veterinary Rehabilitation Consultant
Location: Aqua Paws Canine Aquatic Fitness and Rehabilitation Centres, located in Vancouver and Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Wage: $28-$30 per hour (starting wage), plus production bonuses
Schedule: Part-time or Full-time Weekday, Evening, and Weekend shifts available. Multiple positions available.
Job Description:
We are seeking dedicated Rehab-Certified Veterinary Nurses or Animal Physiotherapists who are passionate about pet mobility to join our rehabilitation team as Veterinary Rehabilitation Consultants. This role involves assessing patients from a mobility perspective, administering pain-relieving modalities (such as, acupressure, LASER, E-stim, PEMF, and manual therapies), formulating a treatment plan (which may include hydrotherapy in the pool or underwater treadmill, or land-based therapeutic exercises), educating staff and clients, cleaning, and administration duties.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess mobility of pets (mostly dogs and occasional cats) from a musculoskeletal and neurological perspective, identify pain, weaknesses and asymmetries, and put together a plan for addressing identified abnormalities.
• Interact clients in a professional and compassionate manner, addressing questions and concerns about pet rehabilitation and seeking clarification from supervising veterinarians as necessary
• Provide guidance and education on home care, exercises, and post-therapy recommendations under the direction of our rehabilitation veterinarian
• Facilitate care solutions by coordinating with the rehabilitation team to ensure each patient receives the appropriate treatment and support
• Support rehabilitation treatments such as therapeutic exercises and mobility assistance under the supervision of a qualified rehabilitation veterinarian
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and report progress to the supervising veterinarian via an electronic record keeping system (currently Daysmart Vet)
• Provide patient handling and restraint as needed
• Stay up to date and educate staff on the latest pet rehabilitation recommendations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of rehabilitation and therapy areas
Physical Requirements:
• This is a physically demanding role that involves assisting non ambulatory animals and animals with mobility challenges, including lifting, supporting, and repositioning them during assessments and therapy sessions.
• Requires frequent kneeling, bending, and getting up and down off the floor throughout shifts.
• Must be able to safely handle and move animals of various sizes.
Qualifications:
• Diploma or Certification in Veterinary Rehabilitation or Animal Physiotherapy eg. CCRP, CCRN/CCMN, CCAT, or minimum of 2 years equivalent on-the-job training in a pet rehabilitation facility
• Experience working with surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic and neurologic patients and an understanding of related conditions
• Knowledge of nutrition, osteoarthritis management, and pet weight management options
• Comfortable working with animals of all sizes, including those with mobility challenges
• Strong observational and communication skills
• Positive reinforcement or fear-free training methods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and keen to contribute to the growth and development of our rehabilitation and fitness centre.

If you are passionate about animal rehabilitation and want to make a difference in pet mobility and quality of life, we’d love to hear from you!
To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to manager@aquapaws.ca

We are also currently looking for part time rehab assistants and Veterinary Rehabilitation Technicians/Practitioners, or Animal Physiotherapists at both our Vancouver and Langley locations.

VET TECHS OR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS:

Interested in learning about canine rehab? Get in touch with us!