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Veterinary Assistant

Polk Street Animal Hospital

About the Role

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and dedicated to exceptional client care? Polk Street Animal Hospital (TCAH) is looking for skilled Veterinary Assistants to become key members of our healthcare team.

Located in the lively Polk Gulch neighborhood, we are San Francisco’s fastest-growing veterinary practice, committed to delivering outstanding patient care. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment, a strong hospital culture, and a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year of veterinary clinical experience.

Key Skills:

  • Dog and cat restraint
  • IV catheter placement
  • Venipuncture (jugular, cephalic, medial/lateral saphenous)
  • Running in-house IDEXX lab work
  • Radiography
  • Familiarity with veterinary pharmacology
  • Medication dosage calculation
  • Administering medications via all routes
  • Inducing anesthesia (R.V.T.)
  • Intubation (R.V.T.)
  • Surgical monitoring
  • Client communication and education (excellent written and verbal skills)
  • Understanding medical terminology and medical records

Financial Benefits:  

  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
    • Competitive hourly pay: $23 - $30/hour 
  • 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 longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 
  • All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 
  • 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  
  • Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

  • Six paid holidays 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee discount program 

 

At Polk Street Animal Hospital, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a workplace culture where every team member can be their authentic selves and reach their highest potential.

If you're an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player eager to contribute to San Francisco’s leading veterinary practice, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

 


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Benefits

Why You'll Love Vetcor

 
 
 
 
 

Join the BEST support network, with an emphasis on individuality

There is a career path for everybody and not a one size fits all approach.

  • Vetcor Team: You are joining a team of hospitals that opens the door to collaboration with a stable corporation at your back.
  • Local Practice: Join a unique practice that benefits from the larger family but thrives on their individuality. Practice medicine with full autonomy and the support of experienced DVM leaders when you need it.
 

Take advantage of programs designed with YOU in mind

Join a group of motivated veterinary professionals while taking advantage of employee programs, resources, and fantastic benefits. Join one of our many collaboration groups for Hospital Managers, Techs, and Vets! Plus, we love supporting growth in your teams' desired career paths. Gain access to mentorship at all levels, continuing education, wellness resources, and more!

 

Be the cornerstone of your pet COMMUNITY

Feel the pride of being part of a network of reputable and sought-after practices. You have been empowered to leave your mark on the community and it is a difference you can feel. Not only does your work benefit the lives of individual pets and their people, but your hard work and dedication has made you a cornerstone of your pet community.

 

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