What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician (RVT) position at Polk Street Animal Hospital?
Who we are:
Haaaaaave you met Polk Street Animal Hospital?! Let us introduce ourselves! We are a team-oriented practice in a brand-new facility, ready to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician with a passion for veterinary medicine, excellent client care, and the ambition to become an intricate part of our healthcare team. We believe in a “better together" philosophy because we know we are at our best when we celebrate ourselves and each other. As a result, both staff and patients flourish!
Located in the bustling Polk Gulch neighborhood, Polk Street Animal Hospital is San Francisco's fastest-growing veterinary practice. OurRVTs are integral to our mission to provide unparalleled patient care, and we are not shy about showing our appreciation. We enjoy a positive, supportive clinic culture and a proper work-life balance. Plus, we have put together some pretty sweet benefits, including:
Compensation: $25.00 - $40.00 / hour
Health Insurance:
Medical Insurance (Aetna or Kaiser)
Dental Insurance (MetLife PPO)
Vision Insurance (EyeMed)
Tax-Advantage Accounts:
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
Financial & Retirement Planning:
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Income Protection Benefits:
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurence
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term and Lon-Term Disability
Legal Assistance Plan
Employee Assistance Program:
Counseling/Therapy Benefit
Expert Consultations (Legal Services, Financial Services, Daily Life Assistance, and Identity Theft Resolution.
Employee Perks:
Employee Referral Bonuses
Paid Continuing Education
Quarterly Bonuses
Employee Discount on services and products
Technician Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Time
As an RVT, you know what a professional veterinary technician looks like, but so we can all be on the same page, successful candidates will be proficient in:
Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology and drug calculations
Emergency and surgical care - including all aspects of perioperative care
Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work
Venipuncture for phlebotomy and IV catheter placement
Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.
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.
Salary : $25 - $40
