Veterinary Technician/Assistant

SF Vet Hospital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (after 1 year)

Employee pet discounts (after probab-)

Employee pet discounts (after probab-)

Employee pet discounts (after probab-)

Employee pet discounts (after probab-)

Job summary

SF Vet Hospital in San Francisco is seeking compassionate Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role requires experienced technicians for more advanced responsibilities and supports medical staff while maintaining a clean, organized hospital environment.

You will assist with exams, radiology, blood draws, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication while delivering high-quality care to cats and dogs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required for Veterinary Technician roles.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working with cats and dogs.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Reliable and interested in long-term employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and doctors as needed.
• Properly restrain animals for exams and procedures.
• Walk and monitor hospitalized pets.
• Assist with X-rays and medical procedures (as applicable).
• Take medical histories and assist with client communication.
• Perform basic administrative duties such as phone handling and cash transactions.

Job description

Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant

We are a veterinary hospital located in San Francisco seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our team as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

Position Overview:

This role requires experienced technicians for more advanced responsibilities.

Responsibilities include supporting medical staff, maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment, and providing compassionate care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist technicians and doctors as needed.
• Properly restrain animals for exams and procedures.
• Walk and monitor hospitalized pets.
• Assist with X-rays and medical procedures (as applicable).
• Take medical histories and assist with client communication.
• Perform basic administrative duties such as phone handling and cash transactions.

Technical Skills (For Experienced Candidates):

• IDEXX NEO proficiency.
• Vaccine administration and heartworm testing.
• Blood draws and catheter placement.
• Monitoring anesthesia and patient vitals.
• Sterilization and surgical prep.
• Radiology (X-rays).
• Pharmacological drug calculations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required for Veterinary Technician roles.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working with cats and dogs.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Reliable and interested in long-term employment.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (after 1 year).
• Employee pet discounts (after probationary period).