Our mission is to better the lives of animals by building a place that’s better for all of us who love them. We care deeply about the profession, and we are adding highly skilled Senior Veterinary Assistants to work hand-in-hand with our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to deliver phenomenal care to our patients.
What you’ll be working on:
- Utilizing your skillset to the highest level
- Handling and restraining pets for exams
- Recording accurate medical records utilizing appropriate veterinary terminology
- Assisting medical team members with appointments, x-rays, lab work and other procedures
- Completing lab work as needed
- Performing radiology with an understanding of appropriate fields
- Completing medical calculations as needed
- Understanding of commonly used veterinary medications
- Logging controlled medications
- Monitoring and addressing concerns for your patients under anesthesia
- Completing dentistry to the full scope of legal ability
- Cleaning and upkeep as needed
- Collaborating closely with DVMs and coworkers
- Communicating discharge instructions with owners
- Performing duties autonomously
- Growing and thriving in an environment of continuous learning, improvement and excellence
- Living and modeling the Modern Animal cultural vision by encouraging work/life balance, self-compassion, and a blame- and judgement-free work environment
Why you'd be a great fit:
- 4+ years of experience working as an advanced Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit
- Enthusiasm for, and the ability to work at the top of your legal scope in surgery, dentistry and anesthesia monitoring
- Strong work ethic
- Forward thinker who enjoys living curiously
- Team player, ability to collaborate
- Desire to practice compassionate, high quality medicine
- Excellent client communication
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package. This role will not be eligible for medical, financial, and/or other full-time benefits. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.