Community Medicine Veterinary Assistant (Spay/Neuter)

Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Here for animals since 1868, the SF SPCA is one of San Francisco's most enduring and respected nonprofit organizations. We are an independent non-profit supported entirely by our community. We are ensuring that access to care means access for all. Veterinary medical and non-medical professionals alike seek out the SF SPCA as their preferred employer knowing their contributions will truly make a difference for both people and animals.
As a leader in animal care and welfare, we recognize that spay & neuter can be one of the most important foundations in access to veterinary care for pet families. Our Community Medicine department offers a High-Quality High Volume (HQHV) Spay/Neuter Clinic delivering full fee, sliding scale and free spay & neuter services to serve all people and pets in our community. If you are ready to step into a role and participate in this incredible community service we provide, read on!
We care for patients ranging from kittens + puppies to adult animals, and everything in between! Be a part of a team that can safely and efficiently care for all of them, and then some. Every day you come to work makes an actual life-changing difference for your patient and the greater community. Be a part of HQHV Spay/Neuter Clinic at its best!
We are looking for a motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our Spay & Neuter department. In this role you get to work closely with patients, participate in the flow of patient care, and assist the RVT's and DVM's. This role would be an excellent opportunity to grow your exposure to a high-quality, high-volume spay & neuter clinic and prepare you for your journey into veterinary technology.
The Role:
- Assist in patient intake & discharge
- Assist in patient flow through induction, prep and recovery
- Assist RVT's & DVM's
Requirements:
We invite applicants who have experience in veterinary assisting. Must have skills include:
- Taking patient vitals & knowledge of normal/abnormal values
- General knowledge of vaccines and how to administer them
- Basic venipuncture skills
- Safe & humane patient handling
Schedule Requirements:
Full time and part time positions are available (Tuesday - Saturday). Our shifts are on a 4x10 schedule; 7a-6p.
Why the SF SPCA?
- The opportunity to help individuals make a difference in the lives of animals
- Join like-minded staff and community committed to enhancing the human-animal bond
- Be a part of the SF SPCA during a time when we are rolling out initiatives and advocacy work that will leave a lasting impact on animal welfare
Compensation + Benefits:
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $26-$32 per hour. Starting pay will depend on the length and breadth of experience. Our location is easy access from the freeway, a 10-minute walk from the 16th street BART station, and there is an on-site free, employee parking lot. Our exceptional benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a tax-deferred retirement plan + matching funds, PTO, holiday pay, student debt benefit program, and employee discounts.
The San Francisco SPCA welcomes everyone! We welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, political persuasions, languages, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and national origins. Diversity brings innovative ideas, perspectives, and opinions. We consider our differences to be valuable assets that will help us continually strive to be better at what we do and to advance our mission.
If you are ready to use your experience in customer service to grow with a well-established, mission-oriented organization and feed your soul in the process, we want to hear from you!
Salary Description
$26-$32/hr