Veterinary Assistant, Oncology
Ethos Veterinary Health·Santa Barbara, California
Ethos Veterinary Health·Santa Barbara, California
The Veterinary Assistant will play a crucial role in assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and medical procedures, while also handling animals and performing laboratory tests under supervision. Key duties include maintaining facility cleanliness and providing compassionate care and support to both pets and their owners throughout treatment.
[https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20170327213415_XFZHQ3KMDU0O7KXS/layout/20260427204430-image.png] Veterinary Assistant - Oncology - AVS Santa Barbara Advanced Veterinary Specialists, located in beautiful Santa Barbara, is a premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital committed to providing exceptional care to pets in need. . We offer a range of specialized services, including internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and emergency care, delivered by a team of dedicated professionals.
We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Oncology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for animal care, excellent communication skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced veterinary clinic. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting our veterinarians and supporting our clients throughout their pet's treatment processes.
$18.00 - $26.00 hr. primarily determined by role and experience level.
Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and 3 weeks accrued paid time off.
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!
Join us at Advanced Veterinary Specialists and become part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of animals and their families every day.
Apply now to take the next step in your veterinary career!
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
Basic required qualifications include a high school diploma, a calm and professional demeanor, strong communication skills, and experience with small animal restraint, particularly cats and dogs. Candidates must also demonstrate reliable time management, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to follow established hospital procedures.
Market context
In California, veterinary oncology practices often look for assistants who can handle small-animal restraint, communicate clearly with clients and teams, and maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced clinical setting. This role can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates enrolled in veterinary technology programs and those with cat and dog handling experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then highlight your restraint experience and program enrollment in your application.
