Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery (Santa Barbara)

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Surgery
Location: Advanced Veterinary Specialists

Compensation & Work Schedule:

• Hourly rate: Up to $35.00/hr (based on skills, qualifications, and experience)
• Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Full-time, weekends and holiday flexibilityrequired

Who We Are: Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS) is home to board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, and dentistry, alongside a highly skilled team of emergency veterinarians. We are proud to provide exceptional care to pets and their families.

AVS is accredited by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society as a Level II Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility one of only two in California to hold this distinction.

About the Role: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled RVT to join our surgery team. If you are passionate about veterinary care and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate care to surgical patients.
• Communicate effectively with clients, referring veterinarians, and team members.
• Perform routine in-house laboratory procedures, including specimen collection, handling, and preparation according to hospital protocols.
• Maintain accurate and professional medical records.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of medical treatments, including CRI setup/maintenance, NG tube placement, central line management, glucose curves, post-surgical care, and oxygen-dependent patient monitoring.
• Assess patient ventilation, oxygenation, and acid/base status using pulse oximetry, capnography, and arterial blood gas results.
• Assist with sedated procedures and post-operative care planning with surgeons.
• Support pack/prep staff: surgical prep, instrument cleaning, autoclave and gas sterilizer operation, and inventory management.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the surgery department.
• Deliver exemplary customer service while exercising critical thinking and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of surgical experience strongly preferred.
• RVT licensure or equivalent preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations for medication dosages, CRIs, and client billing.
• Must maintain California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days of hire if not already obtained with RVT licensure.

Why Join AVS? Be part of a team that is committed to delivering the highest standard of veterinary care in a collaborative, professional, and compassionate environment.

• 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 RVTs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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Compensation details: 26-35 Hourly Wage

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