At Modern Animal, we know vet med is more than a job—it’s a calling. You’re not just caring for pets; you’re holding space for families, supporting your team, and showing up with heart even when it’s hard.

We see you. We built this place for you.

 Watch what we mean.

We’re looking for team members who want to challenge the norm, expand what’s possible, and bring their full selves to a more equitable, inclusive, and human-centered workplace.

What You’ll Do

• Use your full technical skill set to deliver high-quality GP care—including dental procedures, or a willingness to grow in this area.
• Collaborate with a supportive team that values curiosity, integrity, and communication.
• Build trust with clients and coworkers through honesty and empathy.
• Represent Modern Animal as a compassionate partner in your community.
• Help create the kind of clinic culture you’ve always wanted to work in.
  
  

What You’ll Get

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and mental health
• Pet care discounts for your own animals
• 401(k) with employer match
  
• Paid parental leave & PTO
  
• Uniforms provided
  
• Growth mindset culture with clear career development pathways
  
  

You’re a Great Fit If You…

• Have 2+ years of experience as a tech or in a related role
• Bring strong GP or dental experience—or a passion to grow into it
• Communicate with empathy and act with integrity
• Want to be part of a culture that’s transforming vet med for the better

At Modern Animal, we know vet med is more than a job—it’s a calling. You’re not just caring for pets; you’re holding space for families, supporting your team, and showing up with heart even when it’s hard. We see you. We built this place for you. Watch what we mean.

We understand that great veterinary technicians (RVT / VN) deserve more than just competitive pay. That’s why we offer a salary package that truly reflects your skills and experience, along with top-tier benefits. But it’s not just about the paycheck—it’s about joining a company that deeply values its team and is on a mission to make a real difference for animals and their families.

What You’ll Receive:

• Competitive pay that rewards your skills and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and mental health coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching, helping you secure your future
• Paid time off (PTO) & Paid Parental Leave, ensuring you have time to recharge when needed
• Discounts on veterinary services for your pets, along with savings on products and services
• Provided uniforms to support you in your role
• Supportive team environment where professional growth and collaboration are valued

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead with expertise: Deliver high-quality GP care, using your full range of technical skills, including dental procedures, or show a willingness to develop in this area.
• Stay curious and grow: Collaborate with a supportive team, embracing continuous learning and pushing yourself to set a new standard of excellence.
• Practice with integrity: Approach your work with honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring trust with both clients and team members.
• Be a community ambassador: Represent Modern Animal and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
• Communicate with care: Foster a positive, judgment-free environment through active listening, thoughtful interactions, and respectful communication.
• Thrive in a supportive culture: Live our values of empathy, work-life balance, and professionalism, contributing to a collaborative and positive workplace.

Why You’ll Be a Great Fit:

• Veterinary Technician License (LVT, CVT, RVT)
• Strong GP experience or a willingness to learn and adapt quickly to various veterinary practices and protocols.
• Proficiency in dental procedures or a desire to develop and improve your skills in this area.
• A forward-thinking and curious mindset that drives you to continue growing and learning within your role.
• A high level of integrity and ethical practice, aligning with our value of doing the right thing and building trust with clients and teammates.
• A proactive, can-do attitude, showing accountability and a determination to follow through on tasks and challenges with grit and resilience.
• Excellent communication skills, ensuring respectful and thoughtful interactions that foster positive relationships and contribute to a supportive work environment.

RVT, VN, Registered Veterinary Technician

Prefer to watch instead of read? Check out “Inside Modern Animal” for a glimpse into what makes Modern Animal different. 

With a technology-forward approach and a deep commitment to our people, Modern Animal is building the next generation of general practice veterinary care—one that balances the needs of practitioners just as much as pet owners and their animals. Our veterinarians are equipped with the tools, structure and support they need to practice the highest quality of medicine, without compromising on the boundaries between work and life. 

What you can expect at Modern Animal:

• Warm, modern clinic environments that put you, the client, and the pet at ease
• A 24/7 virtual care team there for your patients as an added layer of support
• A dedicated in-clinic support team empowered to be involved more deeply in care
• Structured schedules that give you time to catch your breath—you’ll work a single flow per shift (exam, urgent, or procedure)
• Grow your skills and career path how you want with mentorship programs, support for CE, and clear career growth paths
• A growth oriented organization ever evolving to build a better place for all
• Thoughtful onboarding and training that’s customizable for your individual needs
• An in-house technology platform built to reduce the time you spend on admin tasks and take the headache out of record-keeping
• A vibrant, supportive, blame-free culture made up of people who are all here to change veterinary medicine for the better

To help you live well:

• Guaranteed salaries
• Sign-on bonus
• No non-competes
• Annual CE allowance and paid CE days
• Paid time off, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and paid holidays
• Stellar benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401K with a company match
• Access to Spring Health for behavioral and mental health support
• Free membership to Modern Animal and discount services for your pets 

To apply, you must have:

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or completed requirements to practice in the United States
• Active license to practice veterinary medicine in California required at the start of employment
• License must be in good standing with no malpractice or disciplinary actions

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $200,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus 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 started Modern Animal in 2018 with a simple mission to build next-generation veterinary care by leveraging technology to improve the lives of pets, the people who love them, and the healthcare partners who take care of them. We’re rethinking systems and processes to improve the efficiency of the veterinary clinic in meaningful ways, giving the veterinarian not only the time, support, and tools s/he needs to practice the best medicine possible, but making it easier for the client to access the care their pet needs, when they need it.  

At Modern Animal, we put innovative veterinary thinkers and brilliant software engineers in the same room and asked them to build a new kind of veterinary experience from the ground up. The result? A job that will rekindle your love affair with veterinary medicine. Come join a group of highly-skilled individuals who are reinventing the people's experience in veterinary medicine, both for clients and clinicians.

As Modern Animal expands our physical footprint, we’re looking for a talented team of Relief Veterinarians to support our current hospital teams in Santa Monica, Playa Vista, Culver City, and West LA. 

What a Relief Veterinarian does:

• Delivers the highest standard of medical care to all Modern Animal patients
• Sees Modern Animal patients for scheduled and same-day, next-day appointments only, no surgery or dentistry
• Works alongside a hospital team that is empowered and trained to deliver an unparalleled client experience, both in-clinic and virtually
• Lives and models the Modern Animal cultural vision by encouraging work/life balance, self-compassion, and a blame- and judgment-free work environment

Requirements of a Relief Veterinarian:

• Must have active license to practice veterinary medicine in California at the start of relief shifts with Modern Animal
• License must be in good standing with no malpractice or disciplinary actions
• Must hold personal DEA license
• Must maintain personal liability insurance 
• A paid training shift is required before scheduling any relief shifts. This structured onboarding shift ensures that relief doctors are well-prepared to navigate our EMR system and understand general clinic workflows for a successful start.

The pay range for this position is $1,300 - $1,400 per 10 hour shift; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be offered dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.