VCA Animal Hospitals·Carpinteria, California
The role involves utilizing veterinary knowledge for tasks such as venipuncture, catheter placement, sedation monitoring, and administering medications. Responsibilities also include providing compassionate patient care, client education, and managing lab sample collection and medical recordkeeping.
Registered Veterinary Technician! Welcome to our sunny little beach town of Carpinteria! VCA Carpinteria Veterinary Hospital has been serving this community and its pets for over 40 years, and we are seeking an experienced Vet Assistant to join our team.
585 Walnut Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013 Conveniently located less than half a mile from the beach, between Santa Barbara and Ventura, California.
$28 to $37 / hour based on experience
Schedule: 4 days, 10-hour work week Why Join the VCA Family? VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Why We Want You Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.
The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Venipuncture Catheter placement Radiographs Sedation monitoring, procedures, and recovery Compassionate patient care Client education and care Pharmacy and medication administration Lab sample collection and processing Medical recordkeeping *The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a hospital setting. If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates must have at least two years of experience working in a hospital setting to qualify for this position. The role requires proficiency in various technical skills relevant to veterinary assistance and technician duties.
Market context
Registered Veterinary Technician positions in California are often competitive because clinics look for licensure, strong customer service, and the ability to handle medical records and preventative care accurately. This role may appeal to candidates with at least 1 year of experience, and the listed health, dental, life insurance, holiday pay, and EAP benefits can help it stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight licensure, client communication, and record accuracy.
