Veterinary Assistant - Costa Mesa

Modern Animal • Costa Mesa, CA

19h

About The Position

Modern Animal is hiring a Veterinary Assistant in Costa Mesa to provide high-quality general practice care and support pets, families, and teammates in an equitable, inclusive, and human-centered workplace. The role involves using technical skills in general practice care, including dental procedures, or developing skills in that area. The assistant collaborates with a supportive team, builds trust through honesty and empathy, represents the clinic as a compassionate community partner, and helps foster a positive clinic culture.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Veterinary Technician License.
• Have at least 2 years of experience as a technician or in a related role.
• Communicate with empathy and act with integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Strong general practice or dental experience, or a passion to develop in those areas.
• Interest in contributing to a workplace culture that is transforming veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general practice care using technical skills, including dental procedures or a willingness to develop in this area.
• Collaborate with the team through curiosity, integrity, and communication.
• Build trust with clients and coworkers through honesty and empathy.
• Represent Modern Animal as a compassionate partner in the community.
• Help create a positive clinic culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits.
• Continuing education support, including an annual allowance that grows with tenure.
• Pet care discounts for employees' animals.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave and PTO.
• Uniforms provided.
• Career development pathways.
• A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed