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Careers at Irving Pet Hospital

Who We Are

We are a progressive practice, dedicated to nurturing the human-animal bond by recognizing the integrity of every individual. That includes our employees. Our staff and veterinarians are deeply invested in helping one another and working as a team for the good of our patients. We understand that pets are family, and for that reason, empathy forms the foundation of what we do and how we treat each patient who comes through our doors.

Our Mission

At Irving Pet Hospital, our mission is to provide outstanding care for our patients in an exceptional working environment for our dedicated team. Our employees are the heart of our practice. We strive to create a welcoming and enriching environment, full of opportunities to grow, advance and learn.

Benefits

The benefits package we offer our team members is generous, comprehensive, and representative of our values as a hospital. We care about our team members and want them to feel not only challenged and excited by the work they do but appreciated and supported for the people they are.

We offer numerous benefits to our employees including medical insurance, an alternative work week (4 days, 10 hours), paid time off, a 401k program, generous pet discounts, a rewarding work atmosphere, and more!

  • Medical Insurance
    • Open to employees who work at least 36 hours per week
    • Eligibility begins on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
    • PPO and HMO plans available
    • IPH pays for up to 60% of Kaiser Gold 0/30 plan
    • Dental, vision, and chiropractic voluntary and paid for by employee
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vested Retirement Plan
  • Holiday and Vacation Pay
  • Health Club Membership Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Other benefits
  • Optional alternate workweek of four, 10-hour shifts
  • Discounted pet care
  • Uniform allowance
  • Liability insurance
  • Possible extra shifts available to be paid at commission plus $500

Veterinarians

Besides the opportunity to work with an extremely smart, fun, and dedicated staff, here are some of the benefits you can expect as a veterinarian:

  • Annual Production Expectations & Compensation In your role as an Irving Pet Hospital veterinarian, salary is based on production. We offer a base salary of $150,000 or 20% production, whichever is greater after two pay periods. We expect you to be responsible for a minimum of $750,000 gross production* per year.
  • Continuing Education for Veterinarians
  • License and Professional Membership Fee Reimbursement Program

Join our team

If this sounds like the place for you, please check our current openings. We’d love to see a cover letter highlighting why you think you’d be a good fit for our practice as well as a full updated resume or CV. Please send all questions and inquiries regarding applications and/or open positions to careers@irvingpethospital.com

Open Positions

Full-time Surgical Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant (experience required)Learn More

If the scrub sink and the surgery room are your happy places, you’ve come to the right spot! We’re looking for an experienced, talented surgical technician to join our team. If you’re detail oriented, focused, and are ready to go the extra mile to make your furry patient’s surgical experience smooth, safe, and as painless as possible, we want to hear from you.

Irving Pet Hospital is an independently owned, AAHA-accredited facility that has been serving the San Francisco community for more than 50 years. We are dedicated to enhancing the human-animal bond through comprehensive, compassionate care. We are passionate about promoting the well-being of our patients, our clients, our community, and our team. If you are driven to provide exceptional service and believe that client education is critical to pet wellness, we want to hear from you! 

About you:

  • Have at least five years experience
  • Possess strong client service skills and exceptional communication skills
  • Can assist in training new employees
  • Are familiar with veterinary software and are computer literate
  • Are knowledgeable about surgical procedures, instruments, and anesthesia

We offer:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Subsidized medical insurance
  • Flexible four-day work week  (10-hour shifts)
  • Paid vacations & holidays
  • Licensing expenses
  • Vested retirement plan after qualified employment
  • Allowances for continued education, uniforms, and membership dues
  • Wellness allowance
  • Pet discounts
  • A team that works hard, laughs a lot, and supports one another

A stitch in time saves nine—send your resume and cover letter to iphhiring@irvingpethospital.com today!

Full-time DVM (Experienced)Learn More

Think back to why you became a veterinarian. Chances are, you were passionate about animals and wanted to devote your life to helping them, healing them, and being their advocate. If you want to practice medicine with a team who believes that caring about the community is as important as caring about the bottom line, then you’ve found it.

Irving Pet Hospital is an independently owned, AAHA-accredited facility that has been serving the San Francisco community for more than 50 years. We are dedicated to enhancing the human-animal bond through comprehensive, compassionate care. We are passionate about promoting the well-being of our patients, our clients, our community, and our team. If you are driven to provide exceptional service and believe that client education is critical to pet wellness, we want to hear from you! 

We can offer you:

  • Competitive ProSal compensation
  • Subsidized medical insurance
  • Flexible, four-day work week (four ten-hour shifts)
  • In house lab, ultrasound, and digital radiographs
  • Paid vacations & holidays
  • Liability insurance
  • Licenses (state, DEA, VIN, SFVMA membership)
  • Vested retirement plan after qualified employment
  • Allowances for continued education, uniforms, and membership dues
  • Wellness allowance
  • Pet discounts
  • An extremely smart, fun, dedicated staff to support you while you practice your best medicine

About you:

  • Experienced, passionate, and devoted to helping people and their pets
  • Have a minimum two years of experience
  • Skilled in medical and surgical techniques
  • Ability to interpret dental x-rays and perform dental extractions
  • Possess excellent communication skills with both clients and staff members

Come make a difference! Please send a cover letter and resume to: iphhiring@irvingpethospital.com

Full-time DVM (Accepting New Graduates)Learn More

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to work in an environment where loyal clients have the utmost trust in their animal practice? Where you would have the opportunity to influence the community and celebrate the incredible bond between humans and animals. Most importantly, a place where you are appreciated and respected by your peers. Look no further because Irving Pet Hospital has these amazing qualities and much more!

At Irving Pet Hospital, our mission is to not only provide exceptional care for pets, but an exceptional working environment for our dedicated team. We are a locally owned, AAHA-accredited, state-of-the-art small animal practice that’s been a beloved member of this community for over 50 years. We’re seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our extended family.

About This Position

We are on the hunt for an Associate DVM or recent graduate DVM with a vibrant personality and the willingness to learn and grow. You’ll be successful in this position if you:

  • Are a strong communicator and possess good customer service skills
  • Have excellent medical and surgical technique
  • Can interpret dental film and do dental extractions
  • Have leadership skills

Our Offer

  • Competitive pro-sal-based compensation
  • Alternative work week (4 days, 10 hours)
  • Subsidized medical insurance
  • Paid vacation & holidays
  • Liability insurance
  • Licenses including state, DEA, VIN and SFVMA memberships
  • Vested retirement plan after qualified employment
  • Employee pet discount
  • CE allowance
  • Uniform allowance

If you’re ready to work in a place that, regardless of the challenge, is committed to community, our clients, our patients, and to each other, we want to talk with you. Please send your resume and cover letter to iphhiring@irvingpethospital.com

Full-time Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant (experience required)Learn More

Let’s face it—being a vet tech is tough, but there’s a reason we do what we do! We’re reminded every day with wet-nosed kisses, wagging tails, and owners who are beyond grateful that we’ve helped their babies get well. If you want to join a team who believes passionately in helping their community through helping the people and pets in it, then Irving Pet Hospital is the place for you.

Irving Pet Hospital is an independently owned, AAHA-accredited facility that has been serving the San Francisco community for more than 50 years. We are dedicated to enhancing the human-animal bond through comprehensive, compassionate care. We are passionate about promoting the well-being of our patients, our clients, our community, and our team. If you are driven to provide exceptional service and believe that client education is critical to pet wellness, we want to hear from you! 

We’re looking for an experienced registered veterinary technician or experienced veterinary assistant to join our team.

About you:

  • Have at least five years experience
  • Possess strong client service skills and exceptional communication skills
  • Can assist in training new employees
  • Are familiar with veterinary software and are computer literate
  • Are knowledgeable about hospital procedures, operations, and record keeping
  • Are familiar with veterinary terminology and can take a thorough medical history

Benefits include:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Subsidized medical insurance
  • Flexible four-day work week  (10-hour shifts)
  • Paid vacations & holidays
  • Licensing expenses
  • Vested retirement plan after qualified employment
  • Allowances for continued education, uniforms, and membership dues
  • Wellness allowance
  • Pet discounts
  • A team that works hard, laughs a lot, and supports one another

If this sounds good to you, please send a resume and cover letter to: iphhiring@irvingpethospital.com

Come meet us—you’ll be glad you did!