Veterinary Assistant jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Assistant, Emergency
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant – Emergency
     
    Who we are:
     
    We are excited to announce that SAGE Veterinary Centers has merged with Ethos Veterinary Health, driving a vibrant community that fuses expertise, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to advancing animal health and compassionate care.
     
    Join us in shaping the future of veterinary excellence and professional growth at our Santa Barbara location!
     
    Our medical staff consists of board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, and dentistry in addition to a skilled and experienced group of emergency veterinarians. We are proud of the doctors we have appointed to provide you and your pet the highest level of care possible.
    The Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society accredited Advanced Veterinary Specialists as a Level II Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility in January 2015. Only two veterinary hospitals in California have received the Level II distinction, and one of them is AVS!
     
    This certification is intended to recognize hospitals who go over and beyond the basic requirements set forth by VECCS. VECCS does this in an effort to raise the standard for treatment while also promoting public and professional awareness of the importance of providing emergency and critical patient care for veterinary patients.
     
     
    Who you are:
     
    We are currently evaluating applications from dedicated, reliable, diligent, and team-centric candidates who are prepared to integrate into our highly-trained veterinary healthcare professionals. Our mission involves not only partnering with a distinguished group of veterinary experts but also offering you a platform to develop and strengthen your skills.
     
    Compassionate: Demonstrates genuine care and empathy for animals and their well-being, as well as the ability to comfort and support pet owners during challenging times.
    Detail-Oriented: Pays meticulous attention to details, ensuring accurate record-keeping, medication dosages, and treatment plans.
    Team Player: Works collaboratively with veterinarians, fellow technicians, and support staff to provide comprehensive and effective patient care.
    Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, able to handle unexpected situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
    Strong Communication: Effectively communicates with both colleagues and pet owners, conveying information clearly and with patience, ensuring everyone is well-informed and involved in the treatment process.
    Problem Solver: Exhibits critical thinking skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during procedures or patient care.
    Organized: Maintains a well-organized workspace, keeps track of appointments, and manages tasks efficiently to ensure a smooth workflow.
    Gentle Demeanor: Handles animals with a calm and gentle touch, minimizing stress and anxiety during examinations and treatments.
    Quick Learner: Eager to acquire new knowledge and techniques, staying updated on advancements in veterinary medicine and technology.
    Positive Attitude: Approaches challenges with a positive outlook, fostering a supportive and encouraging atmosphere within the team.
    Time Management: Manages tasks and responsibilities effectively, optimizing time to ensure all duties are completed promptly and thoroughly.
    Dedication: Shows a strong commitment to the well-being of animals and their owners, going above and beyond to ensure high-quality patient care.
     
    If you possess these traits and are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team.
     
     
    Duties and responsibilities you may own in this role:
    • Demonstrate safe and proper restraint of fractious animals
    • Participate in receiving and giving rounds to ensure continuity of care
    • Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications
    • Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.
    • Exceptional nursing care skills for a variety of hospitalized patients
    • Experience with anesthetic procedures in an ER environment
    • Exceptional nursing care skills for a variety of hospitalized patients
    • Triaging and admitting emergent cases
    • Diagnostic procedures such as radiographs and a variety of in house lab work
    • Continually demonstrate exceptional and empathetic client communication and education whether it be in written or verbal form in a timely manner.
     
     
    Basic Required Qualifications:
    • High school diploma
    • 2 years of clinical experience in the veterinary industry
    • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and exhibit confidentiality and discretion where appropriate
    • Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
    • Maintain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP); must obtain within 60-days of hire or transfer into this role; (this requirement is waived if incumbent holds a valid CA-RVT license)
    Work Schedule:
    • Full-Time
    • Flexible Schedules Available
    • Some Weekend and Holiday Availability Required
      Perks:
    • Monthly in-house RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities for all employees!
    • Get paid to learn!  We’ll cover eligible expenses for continuing education and coursework!
    • We also pay YOU when you hit major career milestones, earn your RVT or your VTS and get a cash bonus!
     
    • Compensation range $18.00 - $35.00 hourly plus differentials and overtime as needed. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
    • Up to $5,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus
     
    Be sure to check out current openings on our career site: https://nva.avature.net/jobs/SearchJobs
     
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Veterinary Assistant, Surgery, Advanced Veterinary Specialists
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant – Surgery – Santa Barbara - AVS Who we are: We are excited to announce that SAGE Veterinary Centers has merged with Ethos Veterinary Health, dr...
  • 8 Days Ago
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Senior Veterinary Assistant, Emergency, Advanced Veterinary Specialists
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Senior Veterinary Assistant – Emergency Who we are:We are excited to announce that SAGE Veterinary Centers has merged with Ethos Veterinary Health, driving a vibrant community that fuses expertise, in...
  • 24 Days Ago
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Veterinary Assistant
  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview: The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients,...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Veterinary Assistant
  • Santa Barbara Humane
  • Goleta, CA FULL_TIME
  • Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Barbara Campus is accepting applications for a Veterinary Assistant!!!! This is a full-time, non exempt position with excellent benefits. As Veterinary Assistants we are re...
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RVT or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
  • Santa Barbara Humane
  • Goleta, CA FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for your next step in Veterinary Medicine? Do you want to feel like you are making a difference in animal lives, then Santa Barbara Humane may have an opportunity for you!!! We are cur...
  • 4 Days Ago
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Veterinary Technician
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Ventura, CA
  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician The anticipated starting hourly rate for individuals expressing interest in this posi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales Associate
  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales Associate
  • Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales Associate
  • Petco
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Veterinary Assistant - 004201
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Ventura, CA
  • Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there ar...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Groomer
  • Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • As a Pet Stylist at Petco, you will be responsible for providing professional grooming services to our valued customers'...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Groomer
  • Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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California: Bather/Groomer Trainee
  • PetSmart
  • Camarillo, CA
  • YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
  • 12/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
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About Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara) is the county seat of Santa Barbara County in the U.S. state of California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been promoted as the "American Riviera". As of 2014, the city had an estimated population of 91,196, up from 88,410 in 2010, making it the second most populous city in the county after Santa Maria. The contig...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$29,579 to $43,625
Santa Barbara, California area prices
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