7 Veterinary Technician jobs

Let your commitment to quality guide you here.   Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. (GDB) offers an especially rewarding career for veterinary professionals. As a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) & Veterinary Financial Assistance (VFA) Program Floater at our beautiful campus in San Rafael, California, you’ll work alongside dedicated and passionate veterinary professionals in our compassionate and mission-driven veterinary department. We’ll rely on you to play a key role supporting the day to day operations of our clinic as well as providing guidance and support to our clients and puppy raising volunteers in our veterinary financial assistance program.   Key responsibilities as a RVT & VFA Floater include: Provide support to our veterinarians, including assisting with surgery/anesthesia dental procedures, physical examinations, x-rays and laboratory sampling, for dogs brought to the San Rafael Veterinary Clinic Promote the highest standards of safety, health and well-being for the animals Answer phones, schedule appointments, manage emails from vets, other departments and constituents, fill prescriptions, and all other aspects of the Client Service Representative position Provide extensive phone and computer support to outside constituents by ensuring that canine population receives the high quality care in a timely manner. Authorize Veterinary Financial Assistance to dogs in need, utilizing the program and guidance of the VFA Specialist and veterinarians Coordinate closely with internal veterinary staff and outside veterinary providers in order to create a close support network for dogs and graduates.   Meaningful Experiences As a RVT / VFA Floater with GDB, you will have the opportunity to work hands on in a clinic setting, as well as provide support over the phone to our clients, volunteers and other veterinary professionals. You will have a meaningful role supporting our life-changing mission and improving human-animal bonds. This exciting position is for someone who loves dogs, is committed to providing excellence in veterinary care, embraces professional development, and is inspired to make a difference in this world. Every day, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you have played a vital part in our mission to improve the lives of people who are visually impaired by taking expert care of the companion animal they depend on.     Great Benefits At GDB, we take care of the people who help us fulfill our mission. Highlights of our generous benefits package include medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 403(b), generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and great wellness perks like yoga, circuit training, and an onsite gym. A dog-friendly workplace, we also provide pet food discounts.   To apply, visit https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/i.GDB.jobs?JobsSearch=1 and search for Registered Vet Tech/VFA Floater in San Rafael, CA, or email your resume indicating position of interest to: recruiting@guidedogs.com .  EOE

Job Description: Veterinary Assistant Assists the veterinarian with office visits and exams, takes care of the everyday needs of pets in the hospital and helps maintain the hospital facility, keeping it neat and clean. Job Requirements/ Skills/ Physical Demands An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, walk dogs of up to 130 pounds. Essential Functions: Provide compassionate care for pets Restrain pets for veterinarians and technicians Assist in the taking of x-rays Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets Clean cages, runs, boarding area and/or hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment room, exotics and isolation area, employee lounge, bathrooms and doctor’s office Maintain reception area in a neat and sanitary condition Provide clean bedding, water and litter pans for pets Feed hospitalized/boarded pets as needed Exercise hospitalized/boarded dogs as needed Take incoming pets to appropriate areas Bathe pets and prepare pets for dismissal Retrieve pets that are being discharged Re-stock ward with food from food room Bring retail food to reception area Re-stock reception area shelves Do laundry Wash and sanitize pet dishes Perform other duties as assigned Job Types: Full-time, Part-time