Registered Veterinary Technician - Walnut Creek
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 hiring skilled Veterinary Assistants to work hand-in-hand with our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to deliver phenomenal care to our patients at Modern Animal's Walnut Creek clinic!
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:
- Successfully completed the VTNE
- Enthusiasm for Surgery/Anesthesia
- Forward thinker who enjoys living curiously
- Team player, ability to collaborate
- Desire to practice compassionate, high quality medicine
- Excellent client communication
What you can expect from us:
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage (with various options to choose from)
- 401k savings plan
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Free membership and discounts on services for your furry family members
- Continuing Education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- A collaborative team who has your back and will welcome you as part of our pack
The pay range for this position is $31.50 - $35.70 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.
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!
As published by greenhouse · 13 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV
Short answers (6)
- Please provide your active California RVT license number:
- How did you hear about Modern Animal? optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Convert pounds to kilograms: 110 lbs =
- A 15 lb dog needs to be given 13.75 mg/kg of amoxicillin/clavulanate BID PO for 14 days. There is a 62.5 mg/mL solution in stock and each bottle contains 15 mL/ Find the total amount of amoxicillin/clavulanate needed for the dosage, and what the instructions should be.
- How soon can you start with us?
Pick from a list (5)
- Are you available to work a schedule that may include any day Monday through Sunday?
- Below you will find a list of Veterinary Assistant skills. Please select all skills that you feel comfortable performing daily. If you haven't had the opportunity to learn all of these, no worries! We're just trying to get to know you better.
- Our teams work 10-hour shifts, does this work for your lifestyle?
- Will you require any sponsorship by Modern Animal to work in the US?
- Modern Animal is growing! Please let us know which clinics you'd be open to in addition to Walnut Creek. (Select all that apply) optional
Written answers (2)
- Imagine that you are reviewing your appointments for the day and you notice that you have an annual exam for a 4 year old lab. What do you prep for this appointment?
- A 4yo, MN, Feline presents to Urgent Care, owner advises that the patient has been straining to urinate for almost 2 days.What are you most concerned for? What are your first priorities?