Veterinary Assistant

Polk Street Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Veterinary Assistants with a passion for veterinary medicine, a commitment to excellent client care, and the ambition to become an integral part of our healthcare team. Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love it Here Consistent scheduling to foster a proper work-life balance Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth

About Vetcor

• There is high demand for veterinary care in the surrounding neighborhoods, and our team strives to meet this demand with the highest quality of care.
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development

Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $25 – $30 per hour
• Our Veterinary Assistants Bring Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude

Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting

• Excellent attention to detail Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
• You’ll Contribute Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines

Attentive monitoring and recovery of surgical patients

• Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
• Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

Benefits

• Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Polk Street Animal Hospital (PSAH) is located in the bustling Polk Gulch neighborhood on Polk St., between Washington and Jackson St.
• You Can’t Beat Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral bonus program
• Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service).
• In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• 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 State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities

Continuing education allowance

• Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program
• Join Our Team!
• If you're a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player and would like to be part of an organization committed to leading San Francisco veterinary care, we look forward to you joining our team!
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Polk Street Animal Hospital and Vetcor.

Schedule

4 x 10-hour shifts