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Veterinary Assistant, Oncology

Ethos Veterinary Health·Santa Barbara, California

$18 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assist veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and medical procedures while handling and restraining animals. Maintain clinic cleanliness and provide compassionate support and education to clients regarding their pets' treatment plans.

[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.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and medical procedures.
  • Handle and restrain animals during procedures and treatments.
  • Perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures under the supervision of veterinarians.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of examination rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites.
  • Provide compassionate care and support to clients and their pets.
  • Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
  • Assist with client communication and education on pet care and treatment plans.

Compensation range

$18.00 - $26.00 hr. primarily determined by role and experience level.

Work schedule

  • 4/10 work week
  • Weekend and holiday flexibility required.

Basic required qualifications

  • General understanding and experience with small animal restraint with a focus on cats and dogs
  • High school diploma
  • Calm, professional demeanor.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Reliable time management and problem-solving skills; working efficiently and effectively throughout the hospital.
  • Multi-task various duties and responsibilities in a timely and reliable manner, with appropriate follow-through and accuracy.
  • Understand and follow established hospital processes and procedures (i.e. SOPs)
  • Able to work well independently as well as with a team.
  • Basic understanding of veterinary medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a veterinary technology program.
  • Clinical experience working/interning in a veterinary hospital.

Benefits

of working for AVS:

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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and experience with small animal restraint, specifically for cats and dogs. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a professional demeanor, with a preference for those enrolled in veterinary technology programs.

  • high school
  • Time Management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Medication Administration
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Client Communication
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Animal Restraint

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$18 - $26/hr
Location
Santa Barbara, California
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
Application
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Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for...

Salary listed on 606 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

California oncology veterinary assistants are in demand

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.

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