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    National Veterinary Associates

    Veterinary Services

    Veterinary Extern - Specialty

    Los Angeles, California, United States, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) is an integrative, holistic animal rehabilitation clinic housed in an 8,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in west Los Angeles.  We see mostly dogs, some cats, and the rare exotic small animal.

    Treatment modalities employed include:  acupuncture, animal physical rehabilitation, underwater treadmill, pool swims, cold laser, “red” (wound healing) laser, ultrasound, pulsed signal therapy, tPEMF, acupuncture, western and Chinese herbology, homeopathy, electronical stimulation, massage, etc.

    We are a full-scale facility with rehabilitation, orthotic and cart fittings, preventative fitness, boarding, and grooming available in-house.

    Our unique treatment model pairs Doctors of Physical Therapy certified in canine rehabilitation with veterinarians certified in acupuncture and canine rehabilitation.

    Our case breakdown is approximately:

    • 40% neurological
    • 40% orthopedic
    • 20% miscellaneous other
    • Geriatric patients account for approximately 75% of cases
    • 50 patients per day

    Most of the hands-on experience would consist of palpation, demonstration of physical therapy modalities, involvement in case discussions, etc. ; the level of hands-on experience is dependent upon the extern her/himself.  While we cannot allow externs to “treat” patients, we provide whatever hands-on experience is possible within that parameter.

    The extern will be responsible for active attention and intellectual participation during observation of the full range of CARE's services.

    •             Geriatrics account for approximately 75% of our case load

    •             We see roughly 50 patients a day in total each day

    •              In general, each patient is seen by a physical therapist CCRT and a veterinarian CCRT during their session at CARE

    •             Your schedule would be arranged around your individual externship goals, and to make sure that you observe the full range of therapeutic services at CARE.

    •              You would observe multiple CCRTs during your externship

    •             Your hands-on experience would consist of demonstrating proficiency in the skills observed during your externship.  You would not be the one to actually “treat” any patients.

    •               While with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, you would demonstrate stretches/ROM/manipulations you observed during the session

    A unique aspect of our treatment model is the pairing of a Doctor of Physical Therapy with CCRT veterinarians to produce the most comprehensive results.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    National Veterinary Associates

    National Veterinary Associates is a leading operator of veterinary hospitals and diagnostic services.

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    Veterinary Services
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    2010

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