Community Medicine - Spay/Neuter Registered Veterinary Technician

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Description 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. What You’ll Do: - 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...