Behavior Specialty Technician

About Us

The San Francisco SPCA is a cherished institution, known for compassion, excellence and innovation in the fields of animal welfare and veterinary medicine.

We operate a public veterinary hospital, a high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter clinic, a community veterinary clinic, and provide low-cost community medicine programs. Our shelter medicine and adoption programs save the lives of homeless dogs and cats.

Our innovative programs and services serve as models for humane organizations across the country and around the world.


The Behavior Specialty Technician performs diagnostic testing, sedations, prescription refills, and basic behavior modification exercises for dogs and cats. This role requires client communication, coordination with hospital staff, updating medical records, maintaining record keeping, and developing educational content for clients or veterinary professionals.

Core Responsibilities:

Perform clinical tasks such as diagnostic testing, phlebotomy, sedated procedures and monitoring, ultrasounds, cystocentesis, and IV/IM/SQ injection administration
Coordinate with hospital staff for specialized testing or procedures
Counsel clients on behavior problem management, prescribed behavior treatment plans, safety, and prevention
Engage with clients professionally in person, virtually, by email, or by phone
Complete and maintain timely, accurate medical records, sessions, data entry, and other behavior notes
Have knowledge on psychotropic medications and apply low-stress animal handling and restraint techniques
Assist with product demonstrations, fitting, and implementation of recommended behavior tools
Work closely with Doctors to update and maintain educational material on animal behavior-related topics
Requirements:

Veterinary Credentials, such as LVT/RVT/CVT
CA Driver's License and insurable driving record
High school diploma or equivalent
One year veterinary technician experience in a veterinary clinic; experience in animal health and handling
FearFree certification required
Available to work weekends, holiday shifts, and overtime as needed
Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the San Francisco SPCA
Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Experience with shelter and veterinary software (EzyVet preferred)
A team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated reliability to maintain confidentiality
Self-motivated, outgoing, and able to initiate and complete tasks