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Posted July 26, 2026

Small Animal Canine Rehabilitation-Certified Veterinarian

ANIMALS ONLY VETERINARY COLLECTIVE INC
San Diego, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Animals Only
www.animalsonly.com


Essential Job Duties include, but not limited to:
%CF; Practice integrative (conventional and alternative) rehabilitation medicine for dogs and cats and
comply with applicable laws, regulations, and generally accepted industry standards relating to
veterinary clinical practice and professional ethics
%CF; Be familiar with common rehabilitation treatment modalities and be motivated to learn about and
implement new modalities
%CF; Accurately describe, discuss, and recommend the treatments offered at Animals Only to current
and potential clients
%CF; Develop appropriate treatment plan for patients and prescribe treatments offered at Animals Only
%CF; Assess patient response to treatments on a regular basis and modify ongoing treatment plans as
needed
%CF; Maintain detailed and accurate patient record keeping via electronic medical record software
within allotted time frame
%CF; Perform services in a safe, timely, competent, effective, and professional manner for the duration
of your scheduled shifts
%CF; Provide exceptional client education and communication in accordance with clinic protocols
%CF; Remain current in animal rehabilitation services and therapies via continuing education
%CF; Be an essential and responsible member of our patient care team and work closely with all other
team members, and maintain positive and motivational team morale
%CF; Enforce and maintain clinic procedures and policies
%CF; Participate in and, when appropriate, lead team rounds, meetings, and training
%CF; Perform other duties as assigned
%CF; Ability to perform in a leadership role and effectively manage support staff and appropriately
delegate tasks
%CF; Ability to train other team members in all treatment modalities
%CF; Ability to work both independently and as an essential part of a team
%CF; Ability to work with, safely restrain, and lift companion animals of all sizes
%CF; Ability to correctly assess patient body language and adjust handling protocol to reduce patient
stress and increase compliance
%CF; Ability to communicate respectfully, patiently, and accurately with clients and other staff members
%CF; Ability to safely partake in physical tasks required for services including but not limited to
restraining animals, lifting animals and other dynamic movements
%CF; Ability to stand, walk, jog, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, and/or crouch for long periods of time
%CF; Full understanding and acceptance that you will be exposed to animals, animal by-products
(including by not limited to detritus, bites, scratches, excretions, contagious diseases) and
animal-related injuries (including but limited to bites, scratches)
%CF; Be regular in attendance and timeliness
Requirements:
%CF; Completed Certification in Canine Rehabilitation (DACVSMR, CCRP, CCRT, CRPM, VMRT, or
CCRV)
%CF; Completed Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, BVSc, or equivalent)
%CF; Maintain current state license and registration, and remain in good-standing for the duration of
employment
%CF; Have at least 1 year of small animal rehabilitation and physical therapy experience
%CF; Have at least 2 years of previous fast-paced veterinary experience
Details:
%CF; Job Type: Full-time, Part-time or Relief
%CF; Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hour shift; no nights, no weekends; subject to change
%CF; Work location: in person
%CF; Pay: Negotiable based on experience and availability

%CF; Benefits (based on full or part-time position): 401k (with company match), professional
membership and insurance allowance, paid time off, paid holidays

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