Veterinary Technician

Experienced Veterinary Technician White’s Pet Hospital - Santa Barbara, CA White’s Pet Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or highly skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team in Santa Barbara. For more than 100 years, White’s Pet Hospital has served the Santa Barbara community with high-quality, compassionate veterinary care. We’re looking for an experienced technician who is confident in their skills, comfortable working independently, and ready to jump in as a strong member of our medical team. What We’re Looking For This role is best suited for an experienced technician with strong hands‑on clinical skills. Advanced dental experience is especially important, including confidence with dental procedures and supporting a high‑quality dentistry caseload. Ideal candidates will have experience with: Dental procedures and dental radiographs Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery Surgical and procedural support IV catheter placement and venipuncture Patient restraint and handling Medication administration Laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing Providing efficient, compassionate patient care For non‑credentialed candidates, we are specifically looking for someone with significant veterinary experience and a well‑developed technical skill set who can step into the role with minimal training. Compensation $25–$35/hour, based on experience, credentials, and skill level. Benefits & Perks We want our team members to have the support they need both inside and outside the hospital. Eligible full‑time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee assistance and wellness resources Employee discounts Professional development and growth opportunities Continuing education support 401(k) retirement plan & Life insurance Paid time off and paid holidays Schedule Full‑time Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm No weekends No nights If you’re an experienced veterinary professional looking for a consistent daytime schedule where you can put your technical and dental skills to work, we’d love to hear from you. Join the team at White’s Pet Hospital and help us continue providing excellent veterinary care to the Santa Barbara community. National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care. Purpose Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together Mission Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Values Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us: NVA 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, NVA 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. NVA 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NVA