Fisioterapeuta de animales
Un fisioterapeuta animal (o un veterinario rehabilitador) rehabilita a los animales que han sufrido una operación o una amputación, se han lesionado, padecen dolor crónico o tienen problemas de movilidad por su edad. El objetivo de un fisioterapeuta animal es rehabilitar a los animales para que puedan disfrutar de una mayor calidad de vida.
¿Qué responsabilidades tendré?
- Complete various examinations and testing for diagnosis and ongoing maintenance of animals
- Determine a proper rehabilitation or recovery plan
- Communicate with clients and veterinarians to agree on a rehabilitation plan and determine medical treatment
- Utilize laser therapy, ultrasound, shockwave and radiography equipment
- Assist animal patients in strengthening and exercise routines
- Perform stretches and massages on animal patients
- Organize follow-up examinations with clients following completion of rehabilitation
- Cumplir los protocolos de seguridad estándar y mantener un entorno limpio y estéril.
Cursos de bachillerato recomendados:
- educación agrícola
- biología
- anatomía
- zootecnia
- matemáticas
Formación requerida:
A minimum of a master’s degree in physical therapy is required for this path. However, veterinarians with a doctorate in veterinary medicine, veterinary technicians with a bachelor’s degree or assistant physical therapists with a bachelor’s degree may also work as animal physical therapists. There are typically emphases or concentrations on animal physical therapy that you may pursue while earning your degree.
