Top 17 Animal care Jobs in Santa Barbara Ca

Veterinary Assistant - San Roque Pet Hospital
PetVet Care Centers —Santa Barbara, CA
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Vital signs
- Operating room
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Ranch Hand
Equity LifeStyle Properties —Santa Barbara, CA
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Dog Daycare / Boarding Associate (2026)
Dioji K-9 Resort & Athletic Club —Santa Barbara, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- 16+ years old
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Entry level
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Animal Keeper
Santa Barbara Zoo —Santa Barbara, CA
- $23.90 - $26.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Animal Care Associate
Santa Barbara Zoo —Santa Barbara, CA
- $22.60 - $27.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
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Animal Hospital Aide
La Cumbre Animal Hospital —Santa Barbara, CA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Child Educator for Farm School Program
Lanterns Global Inc —Carpinteria, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Math
- Math
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Animal Kitchen Food Preparation Technician - Part Time
Santa Barbara Zoo —Santa Barbara, CA
- $19.20 - $20.70 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
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Client Service Representative
VCA Animal Hospitals —Goleta, CA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Conflict management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pet Trainer
PetSmart —Santa Barbara, CA
- $17.09 - $29.85 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Surgery Veterinary Assistant, AVS
Ethos Veterinary Health —Santa Barbara, CA
- Up to $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuing education credits
- Disability insurance
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Security Guard Graveyard Shift / Part Time Weekend
Santa Barbara Zoo —Santa Barbara, CA
- $22.10 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Assistant, Oncology
Ethos Veterinary Health —Santa Barbara, CA
- $18 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Medical terminology
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Vice President of Facilities & Capital Projects
Santa Barbara Zoo —Santa Barbara, CA
- $160,000 - $171,600 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Receptionist (Care Coordinator) - Montecito Pet Hospital
PetVet Care Centers —Santa Barbara, CA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant - Montecito Pet Hospital
PetVet Care Centers —Santa Barbara, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Vital signs
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant - San Roque Pet Hospital

PetVet Care Centers -
Santa Barbara, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$21 - $23 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Animal hospital experience

Full Job Description

PetVet Care Centers' San Roque Pet Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

Local autonomy with national support
Career mobility and development opportunities
A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

San Roque Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara, California, is a dynamic, fast-paced practice where every team member plays a vital role in providing exceptional care to our patients and clients. Our supportive leadership, commitment to continuous learning, and positive team culture make San Roque an inspiring place to grow and build a rewarding career.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to all patients
Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
Calm and soothe anxious patients
Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Maintain accurate medical records
Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications

General practice veterinary experience
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Schedule

Shifts occur during any days the hospital is open for business (Monday through Saturday, 8am to 5pm)
Some overtime and Saturdays may be required

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team Member Pet Discounts
Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
Local hospital culture backed by national resources

#INDSUPPORT

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.

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