Registered Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant–Critical Care – San Francisco
Who we are: SAGE San Francisco holds a deep appreciation for animals, fueled by sincere love and admiration for their extraordinary nature. Our devotion is directed towards pets and their families, delivering utmost care with kindness and profound respect. Rooted in scientific knowledge, we thrive on continuous learning, embracing innovative problem-solving and exceptional expertise.
We form a community of experienced, board-certified veterinary professionals who provide unparalleled emergency and specialty care. Expertise, compassion, and collaboration drive everything we do — ensuring the best possible outcome for pets and pet parents. We see ourselves as vital contributors, playing a role in communities, the environment, and sustainability while carrying out our mission.
We are searching for our new full-time Veterinary technician to support our Critical Care departments!
About the job:
- Fulltime positions open in swing and overnight shifts
- 4/10 schedule
- Triaging incoming patients
- Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
- Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
- Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
- Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
- Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
- Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
- Compensation Range: RVT: $25.00 - $40.00 hour SVA: $25.00 - $36.00
- $8,000 Hiring Bonus for Registered Veterinary Technicians and $6,000 Hiring Bonus for Veterinary Assistants (for full-time, new to SAGE hires) for overnight roles.
- $7000 Hiring Bonus for Registered Veterinary Technicians and $5000 Hiring bonus for veterinary assistants for swing shift roles.
- $6000 Hiring Bonus for Registered Veterinary Technicians and $4000 Hiring bonus for day shift roles.
- Shift differentials available! $3/hour swing shift, $5 overnight shift
The ideal candidate:
- You are a Registered Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- You are able to remain composed during stressful & emotional situations while remaining motivated, trustworthy, and team-oriented.
- You' re looking for an opportunity to utilize your full skill-set while simultaneously learning new & advanced techniques.
- You are committed to outstanding client service, exceptional patient care, and you really want to make a difference!
Basic Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- 1+ years of clinical experience as an RVT or 3 years of experience as Senior Vet Assistant
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and exhibit confidentiality and discretion where appropriate
- Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
- Maintain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP); must obtain within 60-days of hire or transfer into this role; (this requirement is waived if incumbent holds a valid CA-RVT license)
Benefits:
- Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.
- Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
- Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
- License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms