Veterinary Technician: Elevate Patient Care & Skills

Modern Animal; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical vision and dental coverage

401k savings plan

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Free pet membership/discounts

Continuing Education allowance

Uniform allowance

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Modern Animal’s Walnut Creek clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to work with Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in delivering outstanding patient care. You will restrain pets for exams, record medical information, assist with X-rays, lab work, radiology, and procedures, and maintain cleanliness while supporting the medical team.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality medicine, collaboration with DVMs, and a strong client communication focus.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed the VTNE.
• Enthusiasm for Surgery/Anesthesia.
• Forward thinker who enjoys living curiously.
• Team player, able to collaborate.
• Desire to practice compassionate, high quality medicine.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Acting as a Modern Animal brand ambassador, including implementing local marketing efforts to grow your clinic membership base as needed.
• 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.

Skills

VTNE completed

Surgery/Anesthesia passion

Team player

Client communication

Curiosity/forward thinking

Job description

Modern Animal’s Walnut Creek clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to work with Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in delivering outstanding patient care. You will restrain pets for exams, record medical information, assist with X-rays, lab work, radiology, and procedures, and maintain cleanliness while supporting the medical team.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality medicine, collaboration with DVMs, and a strong client communication focus.