Career Opportunities

Shane Veterinary Medical Center, located blocks from the beach in beautiful Marina Del Rey, CA is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our amazing team of compassionate veterinarians, technicians & support staff.  We are a dedicated team providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service and we've been voted "Best Veterinary Clinic" in the WestSide for 10 years & counting! We offer a wide range of preventative medical services as well as acupuncture, surgery, advanced diagnostics, and much more. 

Our compensation package includes starting base salaries between $120,000 - $160,000 with generous sign-on and relocation bonuses available. We offer a great benefits package including, but not limited to: health insurance (vision, medical, dental, health savings/flexible spending), life and disability insurance, 401K with company contribution, PTO, generous CE allowance with additional PTO allotted, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and more.

Marina Del Rey is a seaside community located approximately 4 miles south of Santa Monica. This Southern California hidden gem, boasts breathtaking waterfront views and warm weather nearly 300 days a year! The area is a popular tourism destination for both land and water activities such as paddle board, kayaking, dining cruises, yacht charters, bicycle paths, walking along the waterfront, and birdwatching. Besides the gorgeous waterfront views, Marina Del Rey hosts year round outdoor dining and award winning restaurants.

Learn more and apply by visiting www.petvetcareers.com or emailing your CV/resume to James Beebe at jbeebe@petvetcarecenters.com

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Shane Veterinary Medical Center, located blocks from the beach in beautiful Marina Del Rey, CA is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our amazing team of compassionate veterinarians, technicians & support staff.  We are a dedicated team providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service and we've been voted "Best Veterinary Clinic" in the WestSide for 10 years & counting! We offer a wide range of preventative medical services as well as acupuncture, surgery, advanced diagnostics, and much more. 

Our compensation package includes starting base salaries between $160,000 - $180,000 with generous sign-on and relocation bonuses available. We offer a great benefits package including, but not limited to: health insurance (vision, medical, dental, health savings/flexible spending), life and disability insurance, 401K with company contribution, PTO, generous CE allowance with additional PTO allotted, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and more.

Marina Del Rey is a seaside community located approximately 4 miles south of Santa Monica. This Southern California hidden gem, boasts breathtaking waterfront views and warm weather nearly 300 days a year! The area is a popular tourism destination for both land and water activities such as paddle board, kayaking, dining cruises, yacht charters, bicycle paths, walking along the waterfront, and birdwatching. Besides the gorgeous waterfront views, Marina Del Rey hosts year round outdoor dining and award winning restaurants.

Learn more and apply by visiting www.petvetcareers.com or emailing your CV/resume to Sonni Nevarez at snevarez@petvetcarecenters.com

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Position Overview: The Customer Service Representative contributes to the success of a high-performing organization committed to delivering superior care and exceptional service. Performs a range of administrative and customer service tasks, providing valuable support to the hospital.

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service in-person, over the phone, and during high-stress situations.
• Manages lobby flow, addresses concerns, calms distressed owners, and schedules appointments.
• Handles basic medical emergencies for pets and owners, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Assists with medication pickups, inquiries, and provides information about services and products.
• Inputs and manages data in practice management software, including billing and accounts.
• Assists with retail sales, weighing pets, processing faxes, and maintaining records.
• Reconciles cash drawer and performs end-of-day duties for accurate financial transactions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and ability to organize files and records
• Excellent customer service skills, providing courteous and prompt assistance
• Accurate cash handling and cashiering abilities
• Strong multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work at a keyboard or workstation for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, climbing, and lifting animals up to 50 pounds

Position Overview: The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Essential Functions:

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Competencies:

• Care and Compassion – displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support
• Animal Restraint and Safety – uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps when needed
• Communication – uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others
• Team Orientation – works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals
• Dependability – demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks
• Cleanliness Standards – consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures
• Energy and Productivity – completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting
• Time Management – manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively
• Technical Skills and Learning – keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field
• Care and Use of Equipment – takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years' experience in a veterinary environment successfully performing all of the duties of this position
• Vet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferred
• Experience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education preferred
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Position Requirements:

• Maintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvement.
• Ability to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation procedures
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
• Requires knowledge of hospital procedures, policies, and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospital.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays
• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

The RISE Mentorship Program is a rotational, immersion & skill-building, experience structured to support the transition from academia into clinical practice. Participants will be paired with an experienced mentor, while they practice medicine and manage their own caseload. Participants will move through the program with a nationwide cohort providing an added layer of peer mentorship and the foundation for a professional network. At the conclusion of the program, a one-year contract will be extended for you to continue full-time with continued mentor support

Who is this program for?

• New or Recent veterinary school graduates who are passionate about practicing high quality medicine and learning on the job, while developing new skills and strengths under the guidance of an experienced veterinarian

What is the program?

• Full-Time opportunity for you to practice medicine, learn on the job, and have additional support through a structured mentorship
• This is 3-month GP Mentorship Program
• Salary: $100,000 plus the opportunity to earn production and pay increase as you transition into your full-time associate role
• Benefits: Full-time benefits, relocation assistance
• Housing stipend provided during the 3-month mentorship experience
• Student loan repayment stipend

About Shane Veterinary Medical Center:

• We've been voted "Best Veterinary Clinic" in the WestSide for 10 years & counting!
• We offer a wide range of preventative medical services as well as acupuncture, surgery, advanced diagnostics, and much more. 
• This Southern California hidden gem, boasts breathtaking waterfront views and warm weather nearly 300 days a year! 

When does this program start?

• We are flexible to meet your needs!