Overview
We are a multi-year, award-winning compassionate animal hospital located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. We proudly serve our community by caring for our clients' pets and participating in local events. Our team consists of approximately 25 dedicated employees who work together with empathy and cohesion. Our practice is independently owned private practice. We value the success of every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical coverage, paid time off, team events such as our annual sunset cruise, educational opportunities, and also provide a profit share. When our company makes more money, you make more money. We are committed to providing the latest advancements in medicine, pain management, diagnostic evaluation, dental health, surgery, and digital radiography. As a cat-friendly AAHA-accredited practice and Fear Free Certified facility, we deliver the highest standard in patient assessment and care.
Santa Barbara is known as the American Riviera, and for good reason! Nestled between the Santa Ynez mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is an oasis 90 miles away from the hustle & bustle of Los Angeles. With 300 days of sunshine and a climate comparable with the Mediterranean, we're living in paradise and we'd love to share a piece of it with you!
Requirements
A La Cumbre Veterinary Assistant is the primary support to doctors and patients. We're looking for a team member who pays attention to detail, responds quickly & calmly to crises, and maintains our office's very high standards of patient care. In addition, a La Cumbre tech assistant must be able to communicate well with clients, doctors, and other staff members. We want someone on our team who shows genuine care & concern for our clients' pets! It's especially important that you are able to handle pets in situations that are less than ideal - nervous pups and fractious kitties are not uncommon! A La Cumbre tech assistant has some administrative responsibilities including record maintenance, estimate creation, and computer entry. And it's no secret that you've got to enjoy working with animals & people!