Veterinary Assistant - Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc • Palo Alto, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

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

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
Continuing education allowance
Free membership to One Medical for primary care
Access to behavioral and mental health services through Ginger
A collaborative team who has your back and will welcome you as part of our pack

The pay range for this position is $25.30 - $29.90 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.

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.

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!

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Venipuncture - cephalic

Venipuncture - jugular

Venipuncture - femoral

Administration of oral medications

Administration of SQ medications/vaccines

Calculating required medication based on kg

Radiology positioning

Microscope use and care

Cytology slide preparation

Blood smear preparation

Blood smear review

Intubation