Veterinary Assistant - Santa Monica

Modern Animal • Santa Monica, CA

14h • $30 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Modern Animal is on a mission 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 looking for talented Veterinary Technicians, known internally as Veterinary Nurses, to join our growing team.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Utilizing your Veterinary Nurses license to the highest level
• Recording accurate medical records utilizing appropriate veterinary terminology
• Completing lab work as needed
• Performing radiology with an understanding of appropriate fields
• Completing medical calculations as needed
• Understanding of veterinary pharmacology
• Logging controlled medications
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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