About the Role
The Castro Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician passionate about animal health, committed to exceptional patient care, and excited to grow within a supportive, collaborative environment. Located in San Francisco's vibrant Castro/Duboce Triangle neighborhood, our busy five-doctor hospital provides high-quality veterinary care to a loyal and engaged client base.
Responsibilities
- Safely handle and restrain canine and feline patients during examinations and procedures
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatments
- Perform venipuncture and assist with IV catheter placement
- Run in-house laboratory diagnostics using IDEXX equipment
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
- Prepare and administer medications as directed
- Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and surgical support
- Educate clients and provide clear communication regarding patient care and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
- Support a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician
Skills
- Venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Radiographs
- Medication administration
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical support
- Client education
- Medical record maintenance
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Full-time
- 4 10-hour shifts
Salary/Compensations
- $32 - $40 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible approach to compensation
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Accident insurance
- Disability insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Professional development opportunities
- Ability to join Vetcor Techlife Facebook group
About the Company
- The Castro Animal Hospital (TCAH) is a busy five-doctor hospital providing high-quality veterinary care to a loyal and engaged client base.
- Our team culture is centered on learning and mutual support.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at The Castro 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.
- 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.
