Entry Level Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs
New grad registered veterinary technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or clinical externships can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with employers like Banfield Pet Hospital, Ethos Veterinary Health, and Modern Animal hiring at this level now.
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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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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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- Ethos Veterinary Health16
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Entry Level Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level registered veterinary technician job?
Start by completing or highlighting your RVT credentialing, including your Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) status, since most employers require it even at the entry level. Clinical externships, shelter volunteering, or any hands-on animal care experience strengthens your application significantly. Tailor your resume to each setting, whether general practice, emergency, or specialty, and emphasize patient handling, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication skills you developed during training.
Which companies hire entry level registered veterinary technicians?
Companies hiring entry level registered veterinary technicians right now include Banfield Pet Hospital, Ethos Veterinary Health, and Modern Animal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including general practice clinics, emergency and specialty hospitals, animal shelters, and corporate veterinary groups actively building their technician pipelines from new graduates.
Are there remote entry level registered veterinary technician jobs?
Yes, though most registered veterinary technician roles are hands-on and clinic-based by nature. About 0% of entry level registered veterinary technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with those positions typically covering telemedicine triage, veterinary customer service, or remote client support roles rather than direct patient care.
Are these new grad registered veterinary technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior registered veterinary technician roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or externships as qualifying experience, or explicitly invites candidates who are newly credentialed. Many employers at this level are specifically looking to train new grads in their own protocols and workflows.
Which industries hire the most entry level registered veterinary technicians?
Entry Level registered veterinary technician roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on credentialed technicians to support expanding caseloads, and they tend to invest in onboarding and mentorship programs that make them accessible to candidates early in their careers.