Full-Time

Veterinary Assistant

Posted on 11/4/2024

Modern Animal

Modern Animal

201-500 employees

Pet care with telemedicine and clinics

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$26.4 - $31.2Hourly

+ Sign-on Bonus + Equity Grant Units

Junior, Mid

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Veterinary Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • 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
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
  • 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

Modern Animal provides a combination of in-person and telemedicine services for pet healthcare. Pet owners can access 24/7 telemedicine, allowing them to schedule appointments and have video consultations with veterinary technicians for immediate advice, especially in urgent situations. In addition to telemedicine, Modern Animal operates physical clinics where pets can receive in-person care from qualified staff. The company stands out from competitors by offering reasonable pricing and a membership model that grants customers access to both telemedicine and in-clinic services, ensuring continuous veterinary care for pets. The goal of Modern Animal is to make pet healthcare convenient and affordable for pet owners.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$159.5M

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

101%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pet telemedicine is gaining traction as a cost-effective solution for pet owners.
  • The pet care industry is seeing a rise in subscription-based models.
  • Modern Animal's expansion into new markets is supported by recent funding.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other digital-first veterinary startups could impact market share.
  • Rapid expansion may strain resources and affect service quality.
  • Reliance on a membership model could be risky if consumer spending declines.

What makes Modern Animal unique

  • Modern Animal offers a unique blend of in-person and telemedicine services.
  • The company uses a membership model for steady recurring revenue.
  • Modern Animal's app provides 24/7 virtual care and in-app prescription requests.

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Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401k with a company match

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Free membership and discounts

Access to behavioral and mental health services

WFH stipends

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