ER Veterinary Assistant
Ethos Veterinary Health·Santa Barbara, California
Ethos Veterinary Health·Santa Barbara, California
The Veterinary Assistant will assist with the triage, stabilization, and monitoring of emergency patients under veterinary direction. They are also responsible for maintaining medical records, cleaning treatment areas, and providing compassionate support to pet owners.
Emergency Veterinary Assistant – Advanced Veterinary Specialists (Santa Barbara, CA)
At Advanced Veterinary Specialists, our team includes board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, and dentistry, along with experienced emergency veterinarians. Together, we deliver exceptional, life-saving care to our patients and support to their families.
We are seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency and critical care team. This is a great opportunity for a compassionate, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow in emergency veterinary medicine.
Join us at Advanced Veterinary Specialists in beautiful Santa Barbara and be part of a life saving team!
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of veterinary clinical experience. Additionally, they must obtain a California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit within 60 days of hire.
Market context
Emergency veterinary assistants in California are often in demand because ER clinics need support for fast-paced patient intake, monitoring, and treatment flow. These roles can be competitive when employers want prior veterinary clinical experience and quick compliance with state-specific credentialing, so highlight your 2+ years of hands-on experience and be ready to obtain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit within 60 days. This platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and life insurance faster.
