Registered Veterinary Technician - Hospital

Registered Veterinary Technician - Hospital

At the San Francisco SPCA, we believe every pet deserves compassionate, high‑quality veterinary care—regardless of their guardian’s financial circumstances. As a nonprofit organization, we focus on mission‑driven care, putting animals and families first rather than profit margins. Our Mission Hospital is a full‑service AAHA‑accredited General Practice/Urgent Care veterinary hospital where our clients and patients receive meaningful, impactful care in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Full‑time

• Monitor and triage hospitalized patients, reporting concerns to veterinarians as needed.
• Perform and interpret basic diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery; induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia; assist in surgical procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiographs, injections, and medication/fluid calculations.
• Administer medications and treatments in compliance with veterinary direction and controlled substance laws.
• Maintain surgical equipment and facilities; follow hospital care protocols and collaborate effectively with the veterinary team.

• Maintain and create patient records by accurately recording treatments, examinations and test results on computerized patient charts and other medical records.
• Support client callbacks for follow‑up and lab results.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and assist with keeping inventory and ordering supplies.

• Responsible for the admission and discharge of patients from the Veterinary Hospital in a responsive, courteous and supportive manner to both internal and external clients.
• Educate clients on animal care – with clarity and compassion.
• Provide a positive experience to clients, volunteers, and other employees while actively promoting our mission, services, programs and events.
• Support the Client Experience team in creating a system that enhances continuity in care for the client and patient.

• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing stairs while seeing patients.
• Regularly moves about the campus to coordinate work.
• Exposure to disinfectant solutions throughout working environments.
• Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals.
• Repeated lifting and carrying of animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Consistent exposure to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.
• Tetanus and rabies (pre‑exposure) inoculations are required or must be waived.

• Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California.
• Experience with humane animal handling and restraint techniques of healthy, ill and feral animals.
• Experience in caring for and handling animals in a safe, effective and humane manner, especially larger and possibly untrained pets.
• Computer literate and able to master veterinary software as applicable to hospital operations.
• Knowledge of basic dog and cat physiology, anatomy and behavior as it relates to understanding the general health of animals.
• Ability to accommodate varied work assignments and schedules.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills; ability to provide direction to employees and volunteers.

The starting salary for this position depends on the depth and breadth of experience. The expected range is $28.00 – $40.00 per hour. Regular, full‑time positions are eligible for a benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long‑term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan and contribution matching
• Student debt relief program
• Pre‑tax Commuter Benefits
• Discounts on retail and pet supplies
• Discounts on veterinary care at our SF SPCA Mission Campus Veterinary Hospital and Spay/Neuter Clinic

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

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