Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

White’s Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or highly skilled Veterinary Technician to join a dedicated medical team. The role emphasizes independent work, strong dental skills, and high-quality animal care.

The ideal candidate has advanced dental experience, proficiency with dental radiographs, and comfort with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery. You will support a high-quality dentistry caseload and collaborative procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced dental procedures and supporting a dentistry caseload.
• Comfortable working independently and as a strong medical team member.
• Must have RVT license or eligible for RVT in California.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Provide surgical and procedural support.
• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture.
• Conduct laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Deliver efficient, compassionate patient care.

Skills

Dental procedures

Anesthesia support

Surgical assistance

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory testing

Patient care

Education

RV T license

Tools

Dental radiographs

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

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.

Experienced Veterinary Technician

White’s Pet Hospital - Santa Barbara, CA

White’s Pet Hospital is 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.

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

Benefits

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.