Veterinary Assistant

VetnCare; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

FSA/HSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

VetFolio access

Calm app access

Talkspace therapy

Job summary

Presidio Way Pet Hospital in San Francisco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support patient care, communicate with clients, and collaborate with a skilled team.

The position features a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule (7:30 am–6 pm) with rotating Saturdays, opportunities to work across primary care, emergency, surgery, and dentistry, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Practical veterinary assisting skills relevant to the responsibilities above.
• Confidence supporting patient handling, sample collection and diagnostic procedures within your training and assigned responsibilities.
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations, treatments and surgical procedures.
• Gather patient histories and take vital signs.
• Collect blood samples and support laboratory sample collection, processing and testing.
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs using appropriate positioning and safety procedures.
• Assist with ear cytology, cleaning and treatment preparation.
• Keep clients informed and reinforce the veterinary team’s guidance on medications, home care and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized examination and treatment areas.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues to support consistent patient care

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Patient handling

Communication

Laboratory sample collection

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Presidio Way Pet Hospital | San Francisco, CA
Full-time | $23-$28 per hour

At Presidio Way Pet Hospital, we believe pets and people deserve better care.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our experienced, close-knit team in San Francisco. You’ll use your practical skills to support patient care, help clients feel informed and reassured, and work alongside colleagues who enjoy what they do.

Our team includes longstanding colleagues with up to 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine and at Presidio Way. It’s a place to contribute your skills, learn from others and build strong working relationships.

What You Can Expect at Presidio Way:

• A structured four-day working week, with four 10-hour shifts, rotating Saturdays and scheduled hours of 7:30 am–6 pm.
• A varied clinical environment, supporting primary care, emergency cases, surgery and dentistry.
• Facilities that support patient care, including surgical and dental suites, diagnostic facilities and specialized equipment.
• Opportunities to discover your potential, working alongside experienced colleagues and developing your practical skills.
• A welcoming, established team, with longstanding relationships and a shared commitment to pets and their families.
• Time to connect outside the working day, through team-building activities and movie nights.
• A team grounded in shared values, working together, staying curious, speaking up, and looking for better ways to care for pets, support clients, and help one another.

Your Role

Working under the direction of our veterinary team, you will:

• Assist with examinations, treatments and surgical procedures.
• Gather patient histories and take vital signs.
• Collect blood samples and support laboratory sample collection, processing and testing.
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs using appropriate positioning and safety procedures.
• Assist with ear cytology, cleaning and treatment preparation.
• Keep clients informed and reinforce the veterinary team’s guidance on medications, home care and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized examination and treatment areas.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues to support consistent patient care

What Better Care means for you:

• $23-28 per hour
• Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability
• Generous discounts on care for all teammate pets *exclusions apply + free clinical exams
• Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones .
• Free access to VetFolio
• Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
• Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
• Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
• Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams

The Right Fit:

• Practical veterinary assisting skills relevant to the responsibilities above.
• Confidence supporting patient handling, sample collection and diagnostic procedures within your training and assigned responsibilities.
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients and colleagues.
• Careful attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
• A collaborative mindset, willingness to learn and readiness to help the team.
• Availability for the advertised schedule, including rotating Saturdays.

Life Around Presidio Way

Enjoy a San Francisco neighborhood with restaurants, coffee shops and shopping nearby, offering plenty of options for a lunch break or time with colleagues after work.

About VetnCare

VetnCare is a community of veterinary hospitals across Northern California, united by a shared belief that pets and people deserve better care.

Each of our hospitals is uniquely rooted in its local community, and we believe in preserving and strengthening what makes each one special. Together, they are connected by shared clinical expertise, resources, and a commitment to high standards of care.

This connected approach expands access to expertise and advanced care for pets and their families, while giving veterinary professionals the support, collaboration, and opportunities they need to do their best work.

Together, we’re bringing better care to pets and people.

**Some benefits are available exclusively to full-time team members**