Veterinary Technician (RVT)

The Castro Animal Hospital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a busy veterinary hospital in San Francisco, where your skills in veterinary care will shine. As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to pets and their owners. The ideal candidate will have experience in various clinical procedures, including anesthesia and client education. This innovative hospital values diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive environment for all team members. If you're eager to contribute to a leading veterinary practice, this is your opportunity to make a difference in the community!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Continuing Education

Quarterly Bonuses

Employee Discount on services

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year veterinary clinical experience is required.
• Proficient in dog/cat restraint, anesthesia, and client communication.

Skills

Veterinary clinical experience

Dog and Cat restraint

Running in-house IDEXX lab work

Radiography

Veterinary pharmacology

Administering medications

Inducing Anesthesia

Intubating

Surgical monitoring

Client communication

Job description

Thank you for applying with The Castro Animal Hospital (TCAH). We're seeking Veterinary Technicians (R.V.T) 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.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 1-year veterinary clinical experience required

The ideal candidate is proficient in the following areas:

• Dog and Cat restraint
• Running in-house IDEXX lab work
• Radiography
• Familiarity with veterinary pharmacology
• 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

We offer excellent benefits and highly competitive hourly compensation based on experience and skill level. Our benefits package includes:

Benefit Options:

• Medical Insurance (Aetna or Kaiser)
• Dental Insurance (MetLife PPO)
• Vision Insurance (EyeMed)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Legal Assistance Plan

Employee Assistance Program:

• Counseling/Therapy Benefit
• Expert Consultations (Legal Services, Financial Services, Daily Life Assistance, and Identity Theft Resolution)
• Paid Continuing Education
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Employee Discount on services and products
• Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Time

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, we look forward to having you join our team!

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.