Veterinary Assistant

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Who we are: Polk Street Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

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OtherVeterinary Assistant

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: $25 – $30 per hour
Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts

What We Offer

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✓Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

✓Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

✓Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

✓Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

✓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

✓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

✓Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

✓State license reimbursement

✓VTNE exam fee reimbursement

✓Professional development opportunities

✓Continuing education allowance

✓Uniform allowance

✓Six paid holidays (full-time only)

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓Employee discount program

Consistent scheduling to foster a proper work-life balance
Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
Leadership that listens and invests in your development
Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

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

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

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. 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.