Registered Veterinary Technician — Surgery & Patient Care

Modern Animal; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,260,000 - 102,295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401k savings plan

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Free membership/discounts for pets

Continuing Education allowance

Uniform allowance

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Modern Animal Walnut Creek is seeking a skilled Veterinary Assistant to work with our veterinarians and technicians, delivering high-quality care to our patients. You’ll help with exams, imaging, lab work, and client communication in a collaborative team environment.

If you’re VTNE-certified, enthusiastic about surgery/anesthesia, and committed to compassionate medicine, you’ll thrive here and grow with us while supporting our culture of learning and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed the VTNE.
• Enthusiasm for Surgery/Anesthesia.
• Forward thinker who enjoys living curiously.
• Team player with collaborative skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality medicine.
• Excellent client communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain pets for exams.
• Record accurate medical records with proper veterinary terminology.
• Assist medical team with appointments, x-rays, lab work and procedures.
• Perform radiology with understanding of appropriate fields.
• Completing medical calculations as needed.

Skills

VTNE completed

Surgery/Anesthesia enthusiasm

Team player

Compassionate care

Excellent client communication

Job description

Modern Animal Walnut Creek is seeking a skilled Veterinary Assistant to work with our veterinarians and technicians, delivering high-quality care to our patients. You’ll help with exams, imaging, lab work, and client communication in a collaborative team environment.

If you’re VTNE-certified, enthusiastic about surgery/anesthesia, and committed to compassionate medicine, you’ll thrive here and grow with us while supporting our culture of learning and work-life balance.