Registered Veterinary Technician

Guide Dogs for the Blind • San Rafael, California, United States • USD $40 - USD $48 / hour • 3m ago

Let your desire to do what you love in a unique and appreciative space guide you here.

If you are a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who wants to refocus on patient care, leave the challenges of traditional practice behind, and work where guide dogs get all the care they need free of charge, consider joining Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB). As a Registered Veterinary Technician on our beautiful campus in San Rafael, California, you’ll work in an environment where quality never wavers, the veterinary team is supported, and your patients love you. You’ll learn countless new skills, support our mission, and enjoy working with our incredible dogs and clients in a clinic where 100% of the team is Fear Free certified. And, you’ll never have to write another estimate.

As part of our team of dedicated and experienced RVTs, you’ll work hands on with our dogs providing care and supporting our team of 5 veterinarians. We are a full-service hospital providing daily routine and urgent care to our dogs and puppies. Day to day tasks include surgery, radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, dentistry, appointments, instrument sterilization, vaccination, deworming and more.

What sets us apart?

You will love supporting our mission as you ensure the health of our Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Lab/Golden crosses through all stage of their lives.
You’ll have the opportunity to continuously learn with excellent support and mentoring from our exceptional Veterinarians.
You can hone and expand your knowledge in a wide variety of areas like neonatal care, breeding, canine reproduction, spaying/neutering, ultrasound, and more.
We have state-of-the-art facilities and resources to provide excellent care to our dogs, which makes this a great place to work and learn.
You will love working with our clients (the feeling will be mutual!) and you’ll never have to write another estimate again as our services are provided free of charge for program dogs.
We support and appreciate our veterinary technician team every single day and make a point to show our gratitude.
We support continuing education and professional development that aligns with our goals and can help you earn your certification.
Our generous benefits package includes medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, and great wellness perks like an onsite gym.
You can bring your dog to work!
Easy access to SMART train – it stops at our back gate!

The qualifications you’ll need:

California RVT license
PennHIP certification within six months of hire
3+ years of position-related experience is desirable
Ability to work holidays, weekends, and on call as required

Pay: $40 - $48/hour

Guide Dogs for the Blind

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently – to live the life they want to live. As the largest guide dog school in North America, we have graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teams from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. Join our team of more than 300 employees and share your passion for our mission.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please contact Human Resources.