Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital in San Francisco as a Veterinary Assistant. This role requires a passion for animal care and excellent client service skills. You'll assist in various medical procedures and work closely with a dedicated team to provide high-quality veterinary services. Competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Continuing education allowance

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proficient in dog and cat restraint, venipuncture, and I.V catheter placement.
• Excellent client communication and education skills required.
• Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy five-doctor hospital providing high-quality veterinary care.
• Assist in medical procedures and client communication.
• Become an integral part of the healthcare team.

Skills

Client communication

Veterinary pharmacology

Dog and Cat restraint

Venipuncture

I.V catheter placement

Surgical monitoring

Education

1-year Veterinary Clinical Experience

Job description

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Who We Are

Join The Castro Animal Hospital family!

Thank you for applying with The Castro Animal Hospital (TCAH). We're seeking Veterinary Assistants with a passion for veterinary medicine, excellent client care, and the ambition to become an intricate part of our healthcare team.

The Castro Animal Hospital (TCAH) is a busy five-doctor hospital in the bustling Castro/Duboce neighborhood on Church St. near Duboce Park. Muni is only feet away! There is a high demand for veterinary care in the Castro and surrounding communities. Our team strives to fulfill this demand with the highest quality of care.

Visit our website and take a look! https://castroanimalhospital.com

1-year Veterinary Clinical Experience Required

The ideal candidate is proficient in the following areas:

• Dog and Cat restraint
• I.V catheter placement
• Venipuncture (jugular, cephalic, medial/lateral saphenous)
• Running in-house IDEXX lab work
• Radiography
• Familiarity with veterinary pharmacology
• Calculating medication doses
• Administering medications via all routes
• Inducing Anesthesia (R.V.T.)
• Intubating (R.V.T.)
• Surgical monitoring
• Client communication and education (excellent written and verbal skills)
• Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to decipher medical records
  
  
  

Benefits Include

We offer great benefits and highly competitive hourly compensation based on experience and skill level and an excellent benefits package that includes:

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program
  
  
  

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• 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
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
  
  
  

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
  
  
  

If you're a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player and would like to be part of an organization driven to be a leader in San Francisco veterinary care, then we look forward to you joining our team!!

Compensation: $23 - $29/ hour

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at The Castro Animal Hospital. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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