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Overnight ER Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health
Santa Barbara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Sept 2025
💰 $70,000/yr($52,000/yr$70,000/yr)

About the role

Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician, $1,000 Sign- On Bonus!
 Who we are:
At Advanced Veterinary Specialists, our medical staff consists of board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, and dentistry in addition to a skilled and experienced group of emergency veterinarians. We are proud of the doctors we have appointed to provide you and your pet the highest level of care possible.

About the role:
Advanced Veterinary Specialists is seeking a full-time overnight Veterinary Technician to join the ER team.

Duties and responsibilities you may own in this role:
  • Triage and prioritize incoming patients
  • Stabilize patients in critical condition
  • Assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Administer medications and fluids
  • Provide wound care and post-surgical support
  • Monitor vital signs and report abnormalities
  • Assist during surgeries and emergency procedures
  • Communicate with pet owners
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Ensure cleanliness and sanitization
  • Educate pet owners on aftercare
  • Collaborate with the veterinary team
  • Stay updated through continuing education
  • Offer compassion and emotional support to patients and owners.
Compensation range $28.00 - $35.00 hourly plus $2 differential for any hours worked between 6pm-6am.
$1,000 sign-on bonus
for new full-time overnight ER employees !


 Schedule:
  • 4/10's or 3/12's
  • Weekend flexibility is required
     
Basic Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma
  • 2+ years of clinical experience in the veterinary industry, ER experience preferred
  • Current and valid RVT license in the state of CA preferred but not required
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and exhibit confidentiality and discretion where appropriate
  • Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
  • Maintain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP); must obtain within 60-days of hire or transfer into this role; (this requirement is waived if incumbent holds a valid CA-RVT license)

Full time benefits include:
  • Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
  • Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.
  • Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
  • VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
  • License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement 
Join us at Advanced Veterinary Specialists in beautiful Santa Barbara and be part of a life saving team!
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 nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet

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