Registered Veterinary Technician - Montecito Pet Hospital

Montecitopethospital; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle relief fund

Job summary

Montecito Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara, California is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to provide quality veterinary care and exceptional service. The role includes clinical support, patient assessments, and maintaining medical records. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and relevant certification (CVT, LVT, RVT, or LVMT). The position offers a competitive salary of $29 to $32 per hour, along with various benefits including health insurance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs and administering medications.
• Support patient examinations and operations by securing and bringing patients to examination rooms.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions and changes.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient.

Skills

Veterinary surgical assistance

Patient care management

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as CVT, LVT, RVT, or LVMT

Job description

Position: Registered Veterinary Technician - Montecito Pet Hospital

PetVet Care Centers' Montecito Pet Hospital is currently seeking Registered Veterinary Technicians to join their team!

LVTs, CVTs, and RVTs are eligible for a $2,000 Sign-on Bonus.

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people—providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage—for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience—every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Registered Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Montecito Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara, California, is a quick walk to the beach with an incredible culture and unique clientele. We have a team of people who love to help and show support to each other. A great place to fine tune skills and learn new ones.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients’ rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) required.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members—professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support—including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle—a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$29 — $32 USD

About PetVet

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care—for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1,700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.

PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.

Why Consider Our Montecito Hospital?

At Montecito Pet Hospital, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on best-in-practice veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Montecito Pet Hospital, where you’ll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.