Veterinary Assistant - Glendale

LOCATION: Glendale, California

Our mission is 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 adding skilled Veterinary Assistants to work hand-in-hand with our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to deliver phenomenal care to our patients.

What you’ll be working on:

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

Why you'd be a great fit:

2+ 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

What you can expect from us:

Excellent medical, vision, & dental coverage with various options to choose from

401k savings plan with a company match

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Free membership to Modern Animal for your pets and discounts on extra services

Uniform allowance

Access to behavioral and mental health services through Spring Health

A collaborative team who has your back and will welcome you as part of our pack

The pay range for this position is $22 - $26 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.

The pay range for this position is listed below; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.

Hourly Range

$22 — $26 USD

We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!