Registered Veterinary Technician

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Golden Gate Veterinary Specialists, part of the Animal Outpatient Specialty Network, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role involves nursing care across Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Oncology with a focus on client communication and teamwork.

We value a friendly, proactive team player who can cross-train for front desk duties and adapt to evolving techniques and treatments. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician
• Must be capable of cross-training for front office duties and possess strong client communication
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and adapt to change
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, people-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care and assist in veterinary procedures
• Record keeping and medication prescription/refill support under doctor supervision
• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting and exam areas
• Cross-train for front office receptionist duties as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinic environment

Skills

People oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network Golden Gate Veterinary Specialists | Part of Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN), California, United States

About this position

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN) brings together leading veterinary specialty brands to serve as one of the largest veterinary specialty networks with more than 60 primary locations, numerous satellite clinics, and 100+ board-certified specialty DVMs and service lines co-located to offer clients coordinated, one-stop specialty care. AOSN is excellence-driven in clinical care, research, education, and residency training across every specialty it operates.

Golden Gate Veterinary Specialists, a member of Animal Outpatient Specialty Network, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone excited about working across the specialties of Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Oncology. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Positive attitude
• Energetic
• Takes initiative
• Willing to teach others and share ideas
• Open to diversity
• Adaptable to change
• Accountable

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

• Phlebotomy
• IV catheter placement
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Anesthetic induction
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Assisting in surgery
• Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
• Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/ maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

• College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician
• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits:

• Time away from work including no nights or weekends, a robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time/mental health days, Paid Parental Leave, short- and long-term disability coverage options, and leaves of absence.
• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and Health Savings Accounts, as well as wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with safe harbor match, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities.
• Additional benefits for life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, identity theft protection, commuting, and more.
• Company provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
• Monthly bonus based on clinic’s dietary sales.

ADG/AOSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.