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Hours 100 Church St Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 658-7745

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At The Castro Animal Hospital, we are known for serving our patients and clients with compassion, empathy and integrity. We are always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to help us continue providing the best care and service to our patients and clients.

If you believe your values match those of our practice and you would like to be part of an outstanding team, we would like to hear from you. Please contact Jason Wake, Hospital Manager.

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Veterinary Assistant

The Castro Animal Hospital

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About the Role

Join The Castro Animal Hospital family!

Thank you for applying with The Castro Animal Hospital (TCAH). We're seeking Veterinary Assistants with a passion for veterinary medicine, excellent client care, and the ambition to become an intricate part of our healthcare team.

The Castro Animal Hospital (TCAH) is a busy five-doctor hospital in the bustling Castro/Duboce neighborhood on Church St. near Duboce Park. Muni is only feet away! There is a high demand for veterinary care in the Castro and surrounding communities. Our team strives to fulfill this demand with the highest quality of care.

Visit our website and take a look! https://castroanimalhospital.com

1-year veterinary clinical experience required

The ideal candidate is proficient in the following areas:

  • Dog and Cat restraint
  • I.V catheter placement
  • Venipuncture (jugular, cephalic, medial/lateral saphenous)
  • Running in-house IDEXX lab work
  • Radiography
  • Familiarity with veterinary pharmacology
  • Calculating medication doses
  • Administering medications via all routes
  • Inducing Anesthesia (R.V.T.)
  • Intubating (R.V.T.)
  • Surgical monitoring
  • Client communication and education (excellent written and verbal skills)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to decipher medical records

We offer great benefits and highly competitive hourly compensation based on experience and skill level and an excellent benefits package that includes:

Benefit Options:

 

Insurance:

  • Medical Insurance (Aetna or Kaiser)
  • Dental Insurance (MetLife PPO)
  • Vision Insurance (EyeMed)

Tax-Advantage Accounts:

  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Account

Financial & Retirement Planning:

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Income Protection Benefits:

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurence
  • Hospital Indemnity Plan
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short-Term and Lon-Term Disability
  • Legal Assistance Plan

Employee Assistance Program:

  • Counseling/Therapy Benefit
  • Expert Consultations (Legal Services, Financial Services, Daily Life Assistance and Identity Theft Resolution.

Employee Perks:

  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Paid Continuing Education
  • Quarterly Bonuses
  • Employee Discount on services and products
  • Technician Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Time

If you're a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player and would like to be part of an organization driven to be a leader in San Francisco veterinary care, then we look forward to you joining our team!!

Compensation: $23 - $28/ hour

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at The Castro Animal Hospital. 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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The Castro Animal Hospital