Veterinary Assistant - Santa Monica

modernanimal; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, & dental coverage

401k savings plan

Flexible time off

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

modernanimal in Santa Monica is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care to animals alongside Veterinarians and Technicians. This role requires strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit to assist with exams, medical records, and various procedures.

Candidates should have over 2 years of veterinary experience, a strong work ethic, and an eagerness to learn. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $22 to $26 per hour, excellent benefits including medical coverage, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to handle and restrain pets for exams.
• Experience with medical record keeping using veterinary terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical team members with appointments and lab work.
• Record accurate medical records leveraging appropriate terminology.
• Communicate discharge instructions to pet owners.

Skills

Veterinary assistance experience

Client communication

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Forward thinking

Job description

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 skilled 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
• Cleaning and upkeep as needed
• Collaborating closely with DVMs and coworkers
• Communicating discharge instructions with owners
• Performing other duties as assigned by your team leader
• 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:

• 2+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant
• Strong work ethic
• Forward thinker who enjoys living curiously
• Team player, ability to collaborate
• Excellent client communication

What you can expect from us:

• Excellent medical, vision, & dental coverage with various options to choose from
• 401k savings plan with a company match
• Flexible time off & paid parental leave
• Free membership to Modern Animal for your pets and discounts on extra services
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Free membership to One Medical for primary care
• Access to behavioral and mental health services through Ginger
• A collaborative team who has your back and will welcome you as part of our pack

The pay range for this position is $22 - $26 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.

We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!