Veterinary Technician (LVT)

ID
2026-15252
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time
Location
US-CA-San Rafael

Who we are:

Marin Pet Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details
Role: Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: $30–$33 per hour
Schedule: M-F 8-6pm 5-day work week open to 4/10, no weekends

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation based on your skill set and future performance, 401(k) matching, tuition support, a 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; supplemental insurance options; paid parental leave for eligible employees; Sick Time / Paid Time Off; and employee pet-care discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, and access to Vetcor TechLife

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Flexible scheduling, regular lunch breaks, six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and a workplace that values balance, belonging, and having fun together

Are you passionate about animal welfare, strengthening the human-animal bond, and helping pets live long, happy, healthy lives? Do puppy kisses and kitty face nudges make your day? Marin Pet Hospital wants to meet you!

Marin Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated and compassionate team. We work collaboratively to provide an exceptional standard of patient care because we believe caring for our patients starts with caring for one another.

We’re committed to creating a supportive, uplifting environment where learning, camaraderie, mentorship, and professional growth are part of everyday life. Along with practicing excellent medicine beside exceptional teammates, you’ll enjoy consistent scheduling, strong work-life balance, and opportunities to keep growing throughout your veterinary career.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

  • Supportive, team-first culture built around compassion and mutual respect
  • Flexible, consistent scheduling that supports work-life balance
  • Regular lunch breaks
  • Mentorship and ongoing professional development
  • Fear-free and low-stress patient handling philosophy
  • Opportunities to use your skills to make a positive impact in the community
  • Quarterly team rewards and recognition
  • A clinic culture that celebrates milestones, individuality, and the unique strengths you bring to the team
  • Access to Vetcor TechLife, a company-wide community of more than 800 veterinary technicians

What You’ll Do

  • Support veterinarians in providing high-quality, compassionate medical care
  • Assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
  • Safely handle and restrain patients using fear-free and low-stress techniques
  • Anticipate the needs of DVMs to support smooth, efficient patient care
  • Collect and prepare diagnostic samples as appropriate
  • Administer medications and treatments under veterinarian direction
  • Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia, monitoring, and patient recovery as appropriate to your training and skill level
  • Educate clients about preventive care, treatments, medications, and their pets’ ongoing health needs
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
  • Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records
  • Collaborate closely with fellow technicians, veterinarians, and support team members
  • Contribute to a positive, uplifting hospital environment

What You’ll Bring

  • Veterinary technician experience or appropriate veterinary technician credentials
  • Passion for animal welfare and the human-animal bond
  • Strong commitment to high-quality patient care
  • Excellent client education and communication skills
  • Empathy for clients, coworkers, patients, and yourself
  • Positive, team-first mindset
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
  • Comfort with fear-free and low-stress handling techniques
  • Ability to anticipate team needs and contribute to efficient patient care
  • Professionalism, dependability, and strong attention to detail
  • Willingness to celebrate teammates, have fun, and help create an uplifting workplace
  • A healthy appreciation for puppy kisses and kitty face nudges

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

  • Flexible scheduling that helps protect time for life outside the hospital
  • Regular lunch breaks that give you a chance to recharge
  • Ongoing mentoring and support as you advance your career
  • A clinic culture that recognizes and celebrates your individual strengths
  • Opportunities to use your professional skills to uplift pets, clients, teammates, and the community
  • Support for continuing education and credentialing
  • A workplace where kindness, learning, and teamwork matter

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

  • A flexible approach to compensation based on your skill set and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, disability, legal, and dependent life insurance
  • Up to three weeks of full paid parental leave for eligible employees after one year of service
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • State veterinary technician license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance
  • Access to Vetcor TechLife, a company-wide community of more than 800 veterinary technicians

Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Regular lunch breaks

Join Our Team!

At Marin Pet Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with a team that feels supported, respected, and empowered to grow. We celebrate individuality, value authenticity, and want every team member to feel like they belong.

If you’re an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician who wants to practice excellent medicine, keep learning, have some fun, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their people, apply today. We’re excited to meet you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Marin Pet Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our workplace by bringing different perspectives and experiences. That’s why we’re committed to a culture where employees can be their authentic selves, feel a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

 

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