Veterinary Assistant - La Brea

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.