Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (Full & Part-Time)

SF Vet Hospital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

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 both full-time and part-time positions. The team fosters compassionate patient care, supports medical staff, and maintains a clean, organized hospital environment with a focus on excellent client communication.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience, strong multitasking ability, and comfort handling cats and dogs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in veterinary technology or assisting.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; comfortable with clients and pets.

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 proficiency

Vaccine administration

Heartworm testing

Blood draws

Anesthesia monitoring

Sterilization and surgical prep

Radiology (X-rays)

Pharmacology calculations

Job description

Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time & Part-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).