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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

4 live veterinary assistant listings in Santa Barbara, CA from 2 employers.

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Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in California

Statewide California figures — this page shows the state estimate because no city-level figure is available for Santa Barbara.

California median
$46,260
BLS OEWS May 2025, California — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
California range
$39,760–$49,290
vs. national
+21%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, California — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Santa Barbara

2 employers have 4 open veterinary assistant roles in Santa Barbara.

About This Role

A veterinary assistant supports the medical team with patient restraint, room prep, lab samples, and daily animal care.

Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across the Santa Barbara area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Santa Barbara, CA right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 4 live veterinary assistant openings in Santa Barbara, CA. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in California?

The California median for veterinary assistants is $46,260 a year, +21% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, California — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Santa Barbara?

The Santa Barbara listings currently come from 2 employers, including Ethos Veterinary Health (2) and PetVet Care Centers (2).