Registered Veterinary Technician, Community Medicine (Spay/Neuter)

About the role

The San Francisco SPCA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Community Medicine team. We provide high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and preventive care to animals across San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia and surgical excellence: 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.
• Champion surgical prep and recovery: Prepare patients aseptically, assist in surgery, maintain sterile fields, and ensure smooth, safe recoveries.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care: Place IV catheters, calculate and administer drugs and fluids, and manage patient records accurately.
• Provide client care and education: 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.
• Innovate and improve workflows: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen communication, and elevate the client and patient experience across our clinics.
• Collaborate and grow: 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.

Requirements

• A California-licensed RVT (or eligible)
• 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

Qualifications

• Someone who thrives in a culture that values both excellence and empathy — where we care for each other as much as our patients.

Skills

• Technical skills in anesthesia, monitoring, and surgical preparation
• Empathy and compassion in patient care
• Effective communication and collaboration

Benefits

• Robust benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plans, student debt relief, and staff discounts on veterinary care
• Opportunities for growth, belonging, and innovation
• Impactful work saving lives and strengthening communities every day

Pay

The starting salary for this position depends on the depth and breadth of experience. The expected range is $34.00 - 37.00 per hour.