Relief ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Relief Rvt Or Senior Veterinary Assistant Advanced Veterinary Specialists (Santa Barbara, Ca)

Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS) is seeking relief registered veterinary technicians or experienced senior veterinary assistants to support our specialty and emergency teams on an as-needed basis. If you're looking to stay connected to ER or specialty care without a full-time commitment, this is a great opportunity to contribute your skills in a meaningful way.

Compensation: $22.00 $35.00/hour, based on experience and credentials. Additional $2.00/hour differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM 6:00 AM.

Basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current California RVT license preferred, but not required
• Emergency or specialty hospital experience strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and colleagues
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations for medication doses, CRIs, estimates, and invoices
• Must maintain or obtain a California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days of hire (waived if RVT)
• Dependable, team-oriented, and calm under pressure

Schedule: Relief (casual) status pick up extra shifts as needed. Minimum requirement: one shift per month. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, is a plus.

Ready to make a difference? Whether you're looking to stay sharp in a specialty setting, earn extra income, or gain exposure to a collaborative ER environment, we'd love to welcome you to our relief team.

Apply today and become a valued part of our life-saving team at Advanced Veterinary Specialists in beautiful Santa Barbara!