Shelter Medicine RVT: Advanced Veterinary Technician

SAN-Francisco-Spc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

401k Matching

Student debt relief

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Pet care discounts

Discounts on pet supplies

Job summary

The San Francisco SPCA seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join the Shelter Medicine team. You will deliver high-quality medical nursing care for shelter animals and support anesthesia and surgical nursing within a busy facility.

Responsibilities include routine and emergency care, radiographs, IV catheterization, and thorough documentation. This role reports to the Director of Shelter Medicine Operations and requires a 4/10 schedule with at least one weekend day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Veterinary Assistant or 1 year as RVT in medicine and anesthesia/surgery.
• High-volume spay/neuter and/or dentistry experience a plus.
• 1 year in animal shelter preferred; other related fields considered.
• AA/AS or two years post-secondary education preferred.
• For Veterinary Assistants: VACSP permit or ability to obtain one; RVTs must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality veterinary care including preventive care, diagnostics, routine treatments and emergency care.
• Perform anesthesia-related duties and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Record treatments, exams, tests and procedures on medical records.
• Assist in shelter population health monitoring and care optimization.

Skills

Veterinary patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Low-stress handling

Medical records

Education

AA/AS or 2 yrs post-secondary

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia machine

Job description

The San Francisco SPCA seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join the Shelter Medicine team. You will deliver high-quality medical nursing care for shelter animals and support anesthesia and surgical nursing within a busy facility.

Responsibilities include routine and emergency care, radiographs, IV catheterization, and thorough documentation. This role reports to the Director of Shelter Medicine Operations and requires a 4/10 schedule with at least one weekend day.