Veterinary Assistant
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Assists veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures; prepares patients, collects samples, takes radiographs, and educates pet owners.
About this role
🐾 What You'll Do
- Assist in exams, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Prepare patients for exams by gathering medical histories and taking vital signs.
- Collect blood samples using proper venipuncture techniques.
- Assist with lab work, sample collection, and processing.
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs following safety and positioning guidelines.
- Perform ear cytology, cleaning, and treatment preparation.
- Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates, education, and support regarding patient care.
- Educate pet owners on pet care, medications, and post-treatment instructions.
- Maintain clean and organized treatment and exam areas.
🐾 Our Facilities
- Primary Care
- Emergency
- Surgical Suites
- Dental Suite
- Diagnostics
- Specialized Equipment
🐾 Benefits
- Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability 💸
- 50% discounts on care for all teammate pets *exclusions apply + free clinical exams🐾
- Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
- Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones.
- Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
- Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
- Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
- Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams 🎉
🐾 Perks of the Role
- Primary care, emergency and dentistry
- Great community with nearby restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping
- Work with a dedicated group, many with 20 years of experience in Vet-med and Presidio Way Pet Hospital
- Team building activities and movie nights!
Ready to grow your skills in a welcoming, upbeat hospital?
Apply today and become a part of the Presidio Way Pet Hospital family!
Veterinary Assistant
Presidio Way Pet Hospital | San Francisco, CA
Full-time | Primary Care
Salary range: $23–$28/hour
Love animals? Love working with a tight-knit team that genuinely enjoys what they do? We’d love to meet you!
Do you thrive on caring for animals and supporting the people who love them? Join our dedicated team of animal advocates as a Veterinary Assistant. Your expertise and enthusiasm can make a lasting difference in the lives of pets and their families. We’re looking for someone with skill, heart, and a drive to shine in a role where you can truly make an impact.
Schedule
- 4x10s with rotating Saturdays, 7:30am-6:00pm
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