Registered Veterinary Technician — Four-Day Week & Growth

Vetcor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Employee pet discounts

Quarterly bonuses

CE allowance

License reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Polk Street Animal Hospital in San Francisco is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to join a busy multi-doctor practice. This full-time role offers a four 10-hour shift schedule, with some Saturdays required, and opportunities to practice to the full extent of your license.

The ideal candidate has a California RVT license or eligibility, plus clinical experience. We welcome new graduates and provide growth support, including CE allowances and uniform allowance.

Qualifications

• One year of veterinary clinical experience preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician license or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters (cephalic, saphenous, jugular).
• Induce anesthesia and monitor patients through anesthesia and recovery.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide advanced anesthetic support.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and take dental radiographs.
• Take diagnostic digital radiographs.
• Run in-house IDEXX laboratory diagnostics.
• Calculate and administer medications accurately.
• Provide treatments, monitoring, and nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Assess patients and support veterinarians with ongoing care plans.
• Educate clients on their pets’ care with clear, compassionate communication.

Skills

Venipuncture

Anesthesia

Dental care

Radiography

Laboratory testing

Medication administration

Nursing care

Client communication

Education

California RVT license or eligibility

Job description

Polk Street Animal Hospital in San Francisco is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to join a busy multi-doctor practice. This full-time role offers a four 10-hour shift schedule, with some Saturdays required, and opportunities to practice to the full extent of your license.

The ideal candidate has a California RVT license or eligibility, plus clinical experience. We welcome new graduates and provide growth support, including CE allowances and uniform allowance.