Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician

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 loves to mentor a great team in an environment where you can refocus on patient care, leave the hassles of private 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 Supervising 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.

We are looking for an experienced, intuitive, and inspiring leader with the desire to cultivate trusting relationships with our team. Your goal will be to lead and support our outstanding and enthusiastic team of technicians and to help maintain optimal health for our amazing dogs in their journey to become successful guides and beyond. Recruiting, hiring, supervising, and mentoring our team are key functions of this position, as well as setting the team up for success each day by helping them navigate the dynamic nature of our busy practice. We’ll also rely on you to develop and maintain adherence to protocols, as well as ensure compliance with the American Animal Hospital Association, Veterinary Medical Board, OSHA, and DEA guidelines.

What sets us apart?

Working with our dogs will inspire you. You will love supporting our mission as you ensure the health of our Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Lab/Golden crosses through all stages of their lives.

You’ll have the opportunity to continuously learn with excellent support and mentoring from our exceptional veterinarians.

GDB’s entire veterinary staff have acquired Fear Free certification!

We have state-of-the-art facilities and the resources to provide excellent care for 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.

Our generous benefits package includes medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 403(b), tuition and CE reimbursement, uniform and shoe allowance and great wellness perks like low-cost staff lunches, massage, and an onsite gym.

Easy access to SMART train

You can bring your dog to work!

The qualifications you’ll need:

California RVT license

3+ years of position-related experience; supervisor experience desirable

Ability to work some holidays, weekends, and be on call as required

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 feel free to contact our Human Resources Department.

Pay Range:

$41 - $50 / hour