Registered Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine

Santa Barbara, CA

Full Time

Internal Medicine

Experienced

Registered Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine

$26.00–$35.00/hour (DOE)
Full-time opportunity in Santa Barbara, California
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts | Weekend & holiday availability required

Advance your career in specialty veterinary medicine with the Internal Medicine team at Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS). As an Internal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll work alongside board-certified veterinary internists providing advanced nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia support, and treatment for patients with complex medical conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced California RVT, Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, or Specialty Veterinary Technician looking to expand their technical skills in a collaborative specialty and emergency veterinary hospital.

Why Join Advanced Veterinary Specialists

Advanced Veterinary Specialists is a leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving Santa Barbara and California's Central Coast. Our multidisciplinary team provides advanced veterinary care across Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Oncology, and Emergency & Critical Care.

You'll work alongside experienced veterinary specialists while gaining exposure to complex cases, advanced diagnostics, hospitalized patient care, and specialty procedures in an environment focused on mentorship, continuing education, and professional development.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

Provide advanced veterinary nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized Internal Medicine patients.
Assist with diagnostic testing, imaging, laboratory sample collection, biopsies, and aspiration cytology.
Support sedation and anesthesia, including anesthetic monitoring, patient recovery, and safety.
Maintain accurate medical records and properly clean, sterilize, and maintain veterinary equipment.
Communicate compassionately with clients regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient care.
Collaborate with veterinary internists, Emergency & Critical Care, and other specialty teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and well-being throughout hospitalization.

What You Bring

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Veterinary Technician experience; Internal Medicine, Specialty, Emergency, or Critical Care experience preferred.
Strong small animal patient handling and restraint skills.
Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and hospitalized patient care.
Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty veterinary hospital while working independently and collaboratively.

Perks & Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and 401(k) with company participation
Three weeks of accrued paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing Education (CE) and eligible coursework support
Career milestone bonuses, including incentives for earning advanced RVT or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credentials
Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Location Highlight

Build your veterinary career in beautiful Santa Barbara, where coastal living meets beaches, mountains, hiking, dining, and year-round outdoor recreation. AVS is accessible to veterinary professionals throughout Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito, Summerland, Ventura, Oxnard, and surrounding Central Coast communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and help advance veterinary medicine—together.

Join Us

If you're a California RVT, Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, Specialty Veterinary Technician, or experienced veterinary nurse looking to build your career in advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, hospitalized patient care, and specialty medicine, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Internal Medicine team at Advanced Veterinary Specialists in Santa Barbara.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health 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 applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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