What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Polk Street Animal Hospital?
Who we are:
How would you like to work at a brand-new facility and have early access to the fastest-growing veterinary hospital in San Francisco? Join the Polk Street Animal Hospital family!
Polk Street Animal Hospital (PSAH) is located in the bustling Polk Gulch neighborhood on Polk St. between Washington and Jackson St. There is a high demand for veterinary care in the surrounding neighborhoods, and our team strives to fulfill this demand with the highest quality of care.
We're seeking Veterinary Assistants with a passion for veterinary medicine, excellent client care, and the ambition to become an intricate part of our healthcare team.
The ideal candidate is proficient in the following areas:
- Dog and Cat restraint
- I.V catheter placement
- Venipuncture (jugular, cephalic, medial/lateral saphenous)
- Running in-house IDEXX lab work
- Radiography
- Familiarity with veterinary pharmacology
- Calculating medication doses
- 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 great benefits and highly competitive hourly compensation based on experience and skill level and an excellent benefits package that includes:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Access to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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!!
Compensation: $23.00 - $29.00 / hour
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at 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.
Salary : $23 - $29
