The Job Opportunity:
An established veterinary practice with a growing canine physical rehabilitation program is seeking a Full-Time Rehabilitation Veterinarian to join its collaborative medical team.

This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian passionate about mobility, pain management, functional recovery, quality of life, and evidence-based rehabilitation medicine. The Rehabilitation Veterinarian will work with canine patients across a wide range of needs, from post-operative recovery and chronic orthopedic conditions to neurologic disease, senior mobility, weight management, and athletic conditioning.

The veterinarian will have the opportunity to design individualized rehabilitation plans and follow patients throughout their recovery, adjusting therapy as mobility, strength, comfort, and function improve.

Doctors are supported by an approximately 3:1 staff-to-doctor ratio and work alongside veterinary and rehabilitation professionals who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

A purpose-built rehabilitation suite provides access to advanced therapeutic equipment, including an underwater treadmill, therapeutic laser, therapeutic ultrasound, and dedicated areas for strength and balance exercises, therapeutic massage, stretching, and conditioning.

The incoming veterinarian will also have the opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the continued development of the rehabilitation program, making this an appealing opportunity for a doctor interested in both clinical medicine and program growth.

Practice Information:
This specialized canine rehabilitation program operates within an established veterinary practice and provides individualized physical rehabilitation, mobility, conditioning, and pain-management services.

The rehabilitation program supports patients recovering from orthopedic procedures as well as dogs managing chronic musculoskeletal or neurologic conditions.

Common areas of care include:

• Post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation
• Arthritis and chronic joint disease
• Neurologic rehabilitation
• Chronic pain management
• Senior pet mobility
• Weight management
• Strength and conditioning
• Sporting and working dog conditioning
• Injury recovery
• Mobility improvement
• Functional conditioning
• Long-term quality-of-life support

The fully equipped rehabilitation suite includes:

• Underwater treadmill
• Therapeutic laser
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Dedicated strength and conditioning space
• Balance and proprioception equipment
• Space for therapeutic massage
• Stretching and mobility resources
• Hands-on therapeutic modalities

The program combines hands-on therapy with technology-supported rehabilitation to create individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s condition, abilities, comfort, and goals.

Collaboration with the broader veterinary medical team allows rehabilitation plans to complement each patient’s medical or surgical care.

The practice culture emphasizes evidence-based rehabilitation, compassionate patient care, collaboration, continuing education, professional development, and individualized treatment planning.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive rehabilitation and mobility evaluations
• Develop individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation plans
• Manage patients recovering from orthopedic surgery
• Develop rehabilitation plans for patients with arthritis and chronic musculoskeletal disease
• Provide rehabilitation support for appropriate neurologic conditions
• Develop mobility plans for senior patients
• Incorporate appropriate pain-management strategies into rehabilitation plans
• Support healthy weight management when mobility or conditioning is affected
• Develop strength and conditioning programs
• Provide appropriate conditioning support for sporting and working dogs
• Utilize hydrotherapy and underwater treadmill therapy
• Utilize therapeutic laser when clinically appropriate
• Utilize therapeutic ultrasound when clinically appropriate
• Incorporate manual rehabilitation techniques
• Incorporate therapeutic massage and stretching
• Develop balance, proprioception, strength, and mobility exercises
• Monitor patient response to rehabilitation
• Modify treatment plans as patients progress
• Establish measurable functional and mobility goals
• Communicate progress clearly and compassionately with pet owners
• Educate clients regarding appropriate home exercises and rehabilitation strategies
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, rehabilitation professionals, technicians, assistants, and other members of the medical team
• Coordinate rehabilitation with surgical and medical treatment plans
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Participate in case discussions and shared clinical learning
• Remain current with developments in veterinary rehabilitation and pain management
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Help develop rehabilitation protocols and clinical workflows
• Contribute ideas supporting the continued growth of the rehabilitation program
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary institution
• Active state veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain appropriate licensure
• Recognized canine rehabilitation certification or equivalent professional rehabilitation credential
• Knowledge of canine anatomy, biomechanics, mobility, and rehabilitation principles
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary rehabilitation
• Interest in orthopedic recovery, mobility medicine, pain management, or sports medicine
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine
• Ability to communicate rehabilitation goals and progress clearly with pet owners
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Interest in remaining current with advances in veterinary rehabilitation medicine
• Desire to help develop and grow a specialized rehabilitation program
• Commitment to compassionate and individualized patient care

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Signing incentives when applicable
• Flexible scheduling
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Access to advanced rehabilitation equipment
• Strong veterinary and rehabilitation support
• Collaborative case management
• Opportunities to develop expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation
• Opportunities to develop expertise in neurologic rehabilitation
• Exposure to sporting and working dog conditioning
• Opportunities to expand pain-management and mobility expertise
• Opportunities to contribute to rehabilitation protocols and program development
• Long-term professional and leadership growth opportunities

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