Registered Veterinary Technician / VFA Floater

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.

• 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.

Guide Dogs for the Blind

The largest guide dog school in North America, Guide Dogs for the Blind prepares guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, throughout the U.S. and Canada. Located 20 miles north of San Francisco, our San Rafael campus is situated on 11 acres in a park-like setting and has approximately 200 employees. Share our meaningful mission – and bring your dog to work!

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 feel free to email us at SRHumanResources@guidedogs.com, or call 800-295-4050 and ask for Human Resources.