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Veterinary Technician

National Veterinary Associates (NVA)Group

California Posted

  • $25.00 to $35.00 per hour
  • Full time
  • Days, Mon - Fri - 8am - 5pm
  • GP

Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, CE allowance, Paid time off

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About this job

City: Santa Barbara

State: California

Hospital Name: White's Pet Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Technician

Employment Type: Permanent

Experienced Veterinary Technician

White’s Pet Hospital - Santa Barbara, CA

White’s Pet Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or highly skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team in Santa Barbara.

For more than 100 years, White’s Pet Hospital has served the Santa Barbara community with high-quality, compassionate veterinary care. We’re looking for an experienced technician who is confident in their skills, comfortable working independently, and ready to jump in as a strong member of our medical team.

What We’re Looking For

This role is best suited for an experienced technician with strong hands-on clinical skills. Advanced dental experience is especially important, including confidence with dental procedures and supporting a high-quality dentistry caseload.

Ideal candidates will have experience with:

  • Dental procedures and dental radiographs
  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical and procedural support
  • IV catheter placement and venipuncture
  • Patient restraint and handling
  • Medication administration
  • Laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing
  • Providing efficient, compassionate patient care

For non-credentialed candidates, we are specifically looking for someone with significant veterinary experience and a well-developed technical skill set who can step into the role with minimal training.

Compensation

$25–$35/hour, based on experience, credentials, and skill level.

Benefits & Perks

We want our team members to have the support they need both inside and outside the hospital. Eligible full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Employee assistance and wellness resources

  • Employee discounts

  • Professional development and growth opportunities

  • Continuing education support

  • 401(k) retirement plan & Life insurance

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

Schedule

  • Full-time
  • Mon - Fri
  • 8am - 5pm
  • No weekends
  • No nights

If you’re an experienced veterinary professional looking for a consistent daytime schedule where you can put your technical and dental skills to work, we’d love to hear from you.

Join the team at White’s Pet Hospital and help us continue providing excellent veterinary care to the Santa Barbara community.

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Listed pay $25.00 to $35.00 per hour ($52,000 to $72,800 a year at 2,080 hours). That is about the California median of $29.15 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide

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