About the Company

• Two Hands Four Paws is an award-winning family owned company that has been working with special needs animals and their families since 1998. If helping animals is your passion, Two Hands Four Paws is the place for you. As the premier animal physical rehabilitation center in Southern California, Two Hands Four Paws has been featured on The Dodo and was a recipient of the Best of LA award. Two Hands Four Paws is a great place to gain unique hands-on experience in the physical therapy side of veterinary medicine.
• Facilities include: a 15,000 gallon 85 degree pool, 3 water treadmills, 2 land treadmills, 5 private treatment rooms, and an enclosed patio. Two Hands Four Paws offers massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, cold laser therapy, boarding, brace castings, cart fittings, harness fittings, and more. With a 501(c)(3) foundation Two Hands Four Paws also helps rescue and rehabilitate animals in need.

About the Position

• Two Hands Four Paws is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician who preferably has rehab experience or who wants to explore the highly rewarding world of animal rehabilitation. If not already certified in rehab, select RVTs at Two Hands Four Paws have the opportunity to enroll in the CCRP certification program through the University of Tennessee, free of charge. At Two Hands Four Paws, RVTs provide top notch care as part of a compassionate team that cultivates special relationships not just with the patients but with their families every day.

Requirements

• Have a passion for helping animals
• Exceptional patient care, customer service, and multitasking skills
• Enjoy interacting with a wide variety of clients and their pets
• Be registered and licensed in the state of California
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work on Saturdays
• Team player with a desire for personal growth and a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Observational skills
• Advanced time management skills
• Possess a professional, friendly and courteous demeanor in every situation
• Elevated level of customer service
• Friendly, outgoing, and people oriented
• Ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Ability to lift at least 45 pounds
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Responsibilities

• Assist DVM with creation and implementation of customized treatment plans including but not limited to: Massage Therapy, Laser Therapy, Hydrotherapy, and therapeutic exercises
• Provide post-op rehab to in-patients recovering from orthopedic and neurological surgeries
• Provide care for geriatric patients with multifocal arthritis and generalized weakness
• Client education including instruction in home exercise program
• Detailed and accurate record keeping on every patient
• Assessment of pain, gait deviations, lameness
• Weekend flexibility

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package

Job Type

• Full Time

Salary

• Pay is commensurate with experience.

Veterinarian

We are also seeking a full-time, CA-licensed Veterinarian. Those new to the rehab field are also encouraged to apply. Acupuncture certification is a huge plus. All of our rehab staff is either certified or going through school so the skill level of our staff is high.

We are looking for compassionate professionals to join our high-performing and amazing team. Successful candidates will share our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in addition to strong technical skills. If you have a genuine passion for animals, a commitment to building relationships with clients and coworkers, and love to be busy, this could be the job for you!

We offer competitive salaries, paid time off (two weeks paid vacation upon hire), uniform and unlimited paid CE allowances, health insurance, a 401k and personal pet care discounts. Signing bonus or relocation compensation considered for the right candidates. We are in beautiful west LA, six miles from the ocean and about the same distance from the mountains. If you are in to cycling, hiking, surfing or just about any other sport you will love LA. We are independently owned so the work/life balance is very important to us and the work is very enriching. And yes, we fire bad clients!

Overnight Kennel Attendant

We are hiring a full-time Overnight Kennel Attendant. Looking for a reliable night owl who thrives working independently. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, tending to the care of our special needs boarding dogs and residents, while maintaining a clean, organized and sanitary environment. If you or anyone you may know are interested in the position, please apply!