Registered Veterinary Technician

Polk Street Animal Hospital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

tuition support

quarterly team bonuses

employee discounts

paid parental leave

Job summary

Polk Street Animal Hospital is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician in San Francisco. This full-time role offers a salary between $32 and $40 per hour, with a schedule of 4 x 10-hour shifts.

The position includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with tuition support and various wellness benefits. Candidates should have at least 1 year of veterinary clinical experience, and excellent communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient handling and restraint.
• Monitor and recover surgical patients.
• Perform diagnostics and in-house lab work.

Skills

Excellent client communication & education

Safe and effective patient handling and restraint

Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines

Emergency and surgical care

Professional communication with clients and staff

Documentation of patient records

Job description

Who we are:

Polk Street Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Registered Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $32 – $40 per hour
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You:Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition:Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

At Polk Street Animal Hospital (PSAH), we believe that great veterinary care begins with a compassionate and dedicated team. We’s seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician who shares a passion for animal health, a commitment to delivering excellent client care, and a drive to grow in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• We’re a busy five-doctor hospital in the vibrant Castro/Duboce neighborhood, serving a community with high demand for quality veterinary care.
• An easy commute. Our hospital is steps away from Muni!
• You’ll join a group that values teamwork, learning, and mutual support.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of veterinary clinical experience required.
• Excellent client communication & education

What You’ll Contribute

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Attentive induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients
• Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement and intubation
• Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player who wants to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and grow your career with us!!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Polk Street Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.