Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in San Francisco, CA at Especially Cats
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Especially Cats Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and
yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources
and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and
abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the
table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up
through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are:
Especially Cats Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end
care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of
facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including
admitting and discharging patients.
Role Responsibilities:
· Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate client·
With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity
and maintain positive patient flow.
Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state’s Veterinary Practice Act
Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on
Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice
systems.
Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized
treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
Strong work ethic
Self-motivated
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
demonstrate compassion and care for our client’s animals.
effectively and respectfully communicate with all fellow team members and clients.
value client education and assistance with some reception work when needed.
Has a positive “can do” attitude
Can work collaboratively on a team and is self-directed
Has strong problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
Flexible schedule
1 to 2+ years Veterinary Experience*
You’ll Grow With Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and
skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited
distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital
type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within
its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and
financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual.
Some key benefits include:
Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans
and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible
spending account
Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet
Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid
time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
and so much more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting
at $25 – $28 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors,
including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our
team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Especially Cats
Location: San Francisco, CA
