Two Hands Four Paws

Organization Description

As global leaders in hydrotherapy, we are the premier animal physical rehabilitation center in Southern California. Since 1998, we've been helping pets recover from surgery, lose weight, and reduce pain from arthritis, soft tissue injuries and overused muscles. Our staff of highly trained physical therapists, massage therapists, and veterinarians utilize the very latest animal rehabilitation techniques to provide pets with a tailor-made treatment plan for their individual needs. Specializing in mobility, our goal is to help an animal regain strength, increase flexibility, and improve range of motion.

Program Information

Opportunity Title: Rehab Veterinary Technician Intern

Opportunity Summary: Looking to gain experience and learn more about animal physical rehabilitation? In this externship, you will work with our staff of highly trained physical therapists, massage therapists, veterinarians and veterinary assistants to utilize the very latest animal rehabilitation techniques to provide pets with a tailor-made treatment plan for their individual needs. Our services range from hydrotherapy in our full-size pool and 3 underwater treadmills, massage therapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, cold laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, weight management, e-stimulation, and various balance and strengthening exercises on the floor and land treadmills.

By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned...

- Exposure to the animal rehabilitation specialty
- Experience handling animals in need of physical rehabilitation
- Assist PT and DVM with various modalities applied to patients
- Gain more knowledge of animal rehabilitation specialty

The following tasks/activities students would be doing for this opportunity:

  • Analyze and/or study data
  • Assist a professional
  • Observe a professional and/or client
  • Participate in a workshop, training, or orientation
  • Shadow a professional

What training will be provided to students to perform these responsibilities? Shadowing professionals and hands-on training

How will you provide ongoing support and supervision to students?

Our staff is highly encouraging and there will be many opportunities for interns to shadow and have hands-on training.

Where will this opportunity take place? On-site/In-Person

Please provide your organization's COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocol: We require proof of full COVID vaccination and booster.

Please provide any safety information specific to this opportunity: As we are working with patients who have mobility issues, there may be some lifting and carrying of animals.

Please indicate the number of hours and duration a student would need to commit for this opportunity: 8 hours per week

Are students responsible for any fees as part of this opportunity? Parking Fee

Are students receiving any form of compensation for this opportunity? No, unpaid. 

Health & Safety

In order to create a positive, safe and valuable out-of-classroom learning experience, CSU faculty, students, college staff and community partners must work together as a team to make the most of the experience and manage the unique risks that exist. There is insurance available to protect CSU as well as the learning site, if the proper agreement is in place. Students can avoid unsafe situations when everyone is familiar with the placement details and a proper risk assessment has been completed. This risk assessment is not intended to prohibit educational experiences that may seem “too risky,” but rather to find ways to reduce the amount of risk and liability exposure, so that the off-campus learning opportunity is a safe, healthful and fulfilling educational experience for all parties involved. This section should be completed by someone familiar with any potential risks.

Please select all options that apply.

  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Vaccinations

Is there anything else not covered that might impact the safety and well-being of your clients and/or university participants?

We require full COVID vaccination and booster and will need to see proof of vaccination.

Will students receive safety training pertaining to potential risks associated with their duties? Yes

We require full COVID vaccination and booster and will need to see proof of vaccination.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Vaccinations
Address 
2240 Federal Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90064
United States
General Phone 
(310) 475-8555
Website:
https://www.twohandsfourpaws.com/
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Animals
Focus Area(s)
Animal Welfare, Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

M-F, 8am - 6pm Sat, 8am - 6pm Sun, CLOSED

Maximum students 
2