What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
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VCA All Pets Hospital is an AAHA-accredited 4 doctor practice located in the heart of the Mission district of San Francisco. We are lucky to be surrounded by delicious local restaurants and small businesses, and easily accessible by public transportation (16th and Mission BART, MUNI). Our hospital treats cats, dogs, and a variety of exotics (pocket pets, reptiles, avian, etc).
We are looking for a motivated Credential Veterinary Technician or Registered Veterinary Technician who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, enjoys learning/teaching, problem solving, clear communication, and has the skill set to provide high quality medicine for our patients. The technician/RVT must have prior experience in taking radiographs, dentistry, oral radiographs, surgery prep, induction/intubation and monitoring patients while under anesthesia for cats and dogs.
Please do not feel discouraged if you don't have any prior experience with exotics. We are happy to teach you the technical skills to be a successful member of our team!
Why We Need You
As a member of the VCA team, your goal is to gain the confidence and trust of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- physical examinations and patient assessment
- anesthesia monitoring
- radiology
- dentistry, scaling/polishing, extractions
- venipuncture
- catheter placement
- surgical preparation and assisting
- laboratory work
- pharmacy
- patient recovery
- compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
Why You Should Consider Us
At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
- You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600 boarded specialists.
- You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits, 401k, paid time off, and CE allowance
Apply today!
