Veterinary Technician/Assistant (Full & Part-Time)

SF Vet Hospital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

SF Vet Hospital in San Francisco is hiring Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants for full-time roles. You will support veterinarians, restrain animals for exams, monitor hospitalized pets, and help with imaging and procedures.

We value compassionate, reliable team members with at least 1 year of experience, who can handle a fast-paced environment, communicate well with clients, and lift 50+ lbs. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and employee pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required for Veterinary Technician roles.

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.

Skills

IDEXX NEO

Vaccine administration

Heartworm testing

Blood draws

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Sterilization & surgical prep

Radiology (X-ray)

Pharmacology calculations

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)

We are a veterinary hospital located in San Francisco seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.

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).