Ethos Veterinary Health·Santa Barbara, California
The technician is responsible for triaging, stabilizing, and monitoring critically ill or injured emergency patients. They provide nursing care, assist with emergency procedures and surgery, and communicate treatment plans to pet owners.
Overnight emergency veterinary technician (Er vet tech) – $1,000 sign-On bonus
Advanced Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our growing Emergency and Critical Care team in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.
As a premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital, our team includes board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, and dentistry, alongside a highly skilled group of emergency veterinarians. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, advanced veterinary medicine, and life-saving treatment for pets when they need it most.
If you are passionate about emergency veterinary medicine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy making a difference in the lives of animals and their families, we encourage you to apply.
Why join advanced veterinary specialists?
At Advanced Veterinary Specialists, you'll work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency veterinarians while providing life-saving care to pets in need. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where veterinary professionals can grow their skills, advance their careers, and make a meaningful impact every day.
Apply today to join one of California's leading Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospitals and help deliver exceptional patient care when it matters most.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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.
Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of veterinary clinical experience. Candidates must obtain a California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit or hold a current RVT license.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.