Community Medicine - Spay/Neuter Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
At the San Francisco SPCA, we believe that access to veterinary care should never depend on income or zip code. Our Community Medicine team provides high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and preventive care to animals across San Francisco — from beloved family pets to free-roaming community cats. We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician who is both technically skilled and deeply compassionate — someone who can expertly manage anesthesia, deliver compassionate patient care, and keep calm and curious in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. This is a role for a confident, detail-oriented technician who takes pride in precision, teamwork, and the impact of their work.
Requirements
- A California-licensed RVT (or eligible) with strong skills in anesthesia, monitoring, and surgical preparation.
- Experienced in high-volume settings and confident balancing technical proficiency with patient empathy.
- Passionate about community-centered veterinary medicine and equity in access to care.
- A clear, kind communicator who values collaboration, curiosity, and humor.
- Someone who thrives in a culture that values both excellence and empathy — where we care for each other as much as our patients.
Responsibilities
- Safely induce, intubate, and monitor patients through all stages of anesthesia — often managing multiple cases simultaneously — while recognizing and responding to changes quickly and effectively.
- Prepare patients aseptically, assist in surgery, maintain sterile fields, and ensure smooth, safe recoveries.
- Place IV catheters, calculate and administer drugs and fluids, and manage patient records accurately.
- Check in clients, discuss preventive service options, deliver clear discharge instructions, and offer compassionate client education to empower pet owners in caring for their animals.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen communication, and elevate the client and patient experience across our clinics.
- Work closely with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and volunteers to foster trust, efficiency, and shared learning — with mentorship and continuing education opportunities to advance through the RVT levels.
Benefits
- Enjoy robust benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plans, student debt relief, and staff discounts on veterinary care.
- Work in a department that values growth, belonging, and innovation — where your technical expertise helps save lives and strengthen communities every day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
