Veterinary Assistant- Walnut Creek

Modern Animal•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Animal is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join its growing team in Walnut Creek, California. The role involves supporting veterinary care through medical recordkeeping, laboratory work, radiology, medical calculations, medication knowledge and logging, clinic upkeep, and communication with clients and coworkers. The assistant collaborates closely with doctors of veterinary medicine (DVMs), communicates discharge instructions to owners, and performs duties autonomously. The role also represents the Modern Animal brand, may include local marketing efforts to grow clinic membership, and contributes to a culture of continuous learning, excellence, compassion, work/life balance, and a blame- and judgment-free workplace.

Requirements

Successfully completed the VTNE.
Ability to collaborate and work as a team player.
Excellent client communication.
Desire to practice compassionate, high-quality medicine.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm for surgery and anesthesia.
A forward-thinking outlook and enjoyment of living curiously.

Responsibilities

Record accurate medical records using appropriate veterinary terminology.
Complete laboratory work as needed.
Perform radiology with an understanding of appropriate fields.
Complete medical calculations as needed.
Apply an understanding of veterinary pharmacology.
Log controlled medications.
Perform cleaning and upkeep as needed.
Collaborate closely with DVMs and coworkers.
Communicate discharge instructions to owners.
Perform duties autonomously.
Act as a Modern Animal brand ambassador, including implementing local marketing efforts to grow the clinic membership base as needed.
Grow and thrive in an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and excellence.
Live and model Modern Animal’s cultural vision by encouraging work/life balance, self-compassion, and a blame- and judgment-free work environment.