Veterinary Assistant - Culver City

$45,760 - $54,080/Yr

Modern Animal - Culver City, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Culver City, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Veterinary Assistant position at Modern Animal in Culver City is designed for individuals passionate about animal care. The role involves working closely with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide exceptional care to pets, ensuring their health and well-being. The position emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and a supportive work environment that values work/life balance and self-compassion.

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

Requirements

• 3+ 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

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance