Central Valley Spay/Neuter Vet Tech/Vet Assistant (Relief)

Sf Spca; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-mandated benefits

Job summary

The SF SPCA is seeking qualified veterinary assistants and Registered Veterinary Technicians to fill relief shifts with our Central Valley shelter partners in Visalia, Hanford, Fresno and Stockton. Shifts are scheduled based on availability, with HQHVSN clinic experience preferred.

Compensation is $24 per hour for Veterinary Assistants and $28 per hour for RVTs during HQHVSN clinics. Relief staff receive all state-mandated benefits and join a mission-driven team committed to animal welfare.

Qualifications

• HQHVSN experience preferred but not required.
• Teamwork and communication are essential.
• Commitment to learning and growing in shelter veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-surgical patient examinations.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist in surgery.
• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Conduct laboratory tests.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• Induce and maintain anesthesia.
• Clean and pack surgical instruments.
• Coordinate care protocols with shelter staff.
• Comply with laws pertaining to controlled substances.

Skills

HQHVSN experience

Teamwork

Communication

Veterinary patient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

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Description

The San Francisco SPCA is working hard to make change and we need your help!

As many know, a growing shortage of veterinarians is impacting hundreds of thousands of California’s shelter and companion animals. We’re seeing delays in medical treatment, overcrowding in the shelters, and more outbreaks of disease. Sometimes, shelters are left with no other option than to euthanize treatable, adoptable pets, while some pet guardians are forced to surrender their animals because they cannot get the care they need.

The San Francisco SPCA is seeking qualified, experienced veterinary assistants and Registered Veterinary Technicians who want to contribute to our goals by helping to fill open shifts with our Central Valley shelter partners in the Visalia, Hanford, Fresno and Stockton areas. Interested professionals with proven veterinary medicine skills, a commitment to teamwork, a positive attitude for problem solving and communication, and the desire to learn and grow should apply. Previous experience in High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN), animal welfare or shelter setting is preferred.

Shifts are scheduled based upon your availability.

• Assist with pre-surgical patient examinations
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist in surgery
• Perform venipuncture, laboratory tests, IV catheter placement and drug and fluid calculations as ordered by the veterinary staff
• Perform intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
• Induce and maintain anesthesia
• Clean and pack surgical instruments
• Facilitate good working relationships through teamwork and collaboration
• Follow veterinary care protocols for animals as determined by the staff at the partner shelter - including medical, behavior, and general care protocols for the health and well-being of the animals; individually and as a herd
• Comply with all laws pertaining to controlled substances – may be trained to draw up, log, and administer controlled drugs

Requirements

Salary and Benefits

Compensation is $24 per hour for Veterinary Assistants, and $28 per hour for RVTs during HQHVSN clinics (approximately 8 hours)

• Benefits: Relief staff supporting the SF SPCA mission in the Central Valley will be offered all state-mandated benefits

The SF SPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone! We know diversity drives innovation and brings new perspectives. We consider our differences valuable assets that help us continually strive to be better at what we do.