Registered Veterinary Technician

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Who we are: Polk Street Animal Hospital is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician! Position Details Role: Registered Veterinary Technician Status: Full-Time Salary: $25.00–$35.00/hr,

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What We Offer

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At Polk Street Animal Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with an outstanding team. We’re a busy multi-doctor hospital serving San Francisco’s vibrant Russian Hill and Polk Gulch neighborhoods, where high-quality veterinary care is always in demand.

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician who is passionate about animal health, dedicated to excellent patient and client care, and eager to grow in a supportive, collaborative environment. Whether you bring years of experience or you’re a motivated new graduate, we’d love to hear from you.

✓A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance

✓401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

✓Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

✓529 Savings Plan

✓Tuition Support Program

✓Referral bonus program

✓Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)

✓Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)

✓Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.

✓Sick Time / Paid Time Off

✓Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets

✓Pet discounts on services and products

✓Pet food discount program

✓Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

✓State veterinary technician license reimbursement

✓VTNE exam fee reimbursement

✓Professional development opportunities

✓Continuing education allowance

✓Uniform allowance

✓Six paid holidays (full-time only)

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓Employee discount program

Use your full skill set. We encourage every Registered Veterinary Technician to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and licensure.
A four-day workweek. Four 10-hour shifts give you more days away from the hospital.
Meaningful community impact. Care for pets and families in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Easy commute. A convenient location with easy access to public transportation.
A team that grows together. Work alongside colleagues who value collaboration, learning, and professional growth.
New graduates welcome. Motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply and build their skills with our support.

Responsibilities

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→Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
→Induce anesthesia and monitor patients through anesthesia and recovery
→Prepare patients for surgery and provide advanced anesthetic support
→Perform dental prophylaxis and take dental radiographs
→Take diagnostic digital radiographs
→Run in-house IDEXX laboratory diagnostics
→Calculate and administer medications accurately
→Provide treatments, monitoring, and nursing care for hospitalized patients
→Assess patients and support veterinarians with ongoing care plans
→Educate clients on their pets’ care with clear, compassionate communication

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician license, or eligibility to obtain licensure
One year of veterinary clinical experience preferred; motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply
Strong technical skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia, dentistry, and radiography
Accuracy with medication calculations and administration
Excellent client communication and education skills
A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to teamwork
Availability to work some Saturdays
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance

If you’re a Registered Veterinary Technician who wants to put your full skill set to work on a four-day week, surrounded by a team that supports your growth, we’d love to meet you. Polk Street Animal Hospital is ready to welcome you.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Polk Street Animal Hospital and Vetcor. 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.