Senior Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Senior Veterinary Technician to join our medical team. This role emphasizes anesthesia, surgical support, and advanced technical procedures, with responsibility for dental work, blood draws, and patient monitoring.

Ideal candidates are experienced, independent, and capable of maintaining high standards of patient care and safety in a fast-paced setting at our Santa Barbara facility.

Qualifications

• Extensive anesthesia and surgical support experience.
• Proficient in dental procedures and radiographs.
• Experience with blood draws, IV placement and lab handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical support for procedures, including anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians during surgeries and medical procedures.
• Monitor patients and maintain accurate medical records.
• Maintain surgical and anesthesia equipment and ensure safety.

Skills

Anesthesia

Surgical support

Blood draws

IV catheter placement

Laboratory sample handling

Patient monitoring

Medical record keeping

Assisting veterinarians

Equipment maintenance

Dental procedures

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Veterinary Technician to join our medical team. This role is ideal for an experienced technician who is confident working independently and excels in anesthesia, surgical support, and advanced technical procedures. This is not an entry-level position.

Key Functions:

• Surgical support for spay and neuter procedures, including advanced cases
• Dental procedures, including dental radiographs and cleanings
• Proficient blood draws, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample handling
• Patient monitoring and accurate medical record keeping
• Assisting veterinarians during surgeries and medical procedures
• Maintaining surgical and anesthesia equipment
• Ensuring high standards of patient care and safety