High-paying pet care jobs in Carlsbad
The 97 pet care jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $52,157 and $146,001 per year. Veterinary Technician, Veterinarian and Veterinary Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Carlsbad, CA.
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Updated Nov 12, 2026
Job title
Carlsbad, CA
California
Job openings (Carlsbad)
Veterinary Radiologist
Carlsbad
$146,001
per year
California
$256,236
per year
Veterinarian
Carlsbad
$109,669
per year
California
$146,563
per year
Pet Sitter
Carlsbad
$36.02
per hour
California
$20.53
per hour
Veterinary Technician
Carlsbad
$29.29
per hour
California
$29.24
per hour
Veterinary Assistant
Carlsbad
$22.34
per hour
California
$23.38
per hour
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Veterinary Radiologist
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Veterinary Radiologists interpret animal diagnostic images, consult with veterinarians, and guide treatment plans. Expertise in radiology equipment, diagnostic skills, and veterinary knowledge are required.
Currently, 6% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$146,001 per yearCalifornia
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Veterinarian
The top companies hiring Veterinarian in Carlsbad, CA are Mission Pet Health (2 jobs), Vetco (1 job), and Vetcor (1 job).
Veterinarian jobs take 105 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 19% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Carlsbad
$109,669 per yearCalifornia
$146,563 per yearSkills
- Aseptic technique
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Quality control
- Communication skills
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Pet Sitter
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Pet Sitters provide care, maintain routines, and ensure health for pets in absence of owners. Skills needed include animal care experience, reliability, and strong communication.
Pet Sitter jobs take 128 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 67% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$36.02 per hourCalifornia
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Veterinary Technician
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Veterinary Technicians assist vets in procedures, manage medical records, and care for animals. Key skills include veterinary science knowledge, technical abilities, and empathy for animals.
The top companies hiring Veterinary Technician in Carlsbad, CA are VCA Animal Hospitals (5 jobs), California Veterinary Specialists (3 jobs), and Mission Pet Health (1 job).
Veterinary Technician jobs take 111 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 18% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$29.29 per hourCalifornia
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Veterinary Assistant
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Veterinary Assistants assist with animal care, prepare equipment, and support procedures. Compassionate animal handling skills, understanding of veterinary practices, and teamwork ability are essential.
The top companies hiring Veterinary Assistant in Carlsbad, CA are VCA Animal Hospitals (2 jobs), SurgiPet Veterinary Surgery & Anesthesia Center (1 job), and California Veterinary Specialists (1 job).
Veterinary Assistant jobs take 96 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 24% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Carlsbad
$22.34 per hourCalifornia
$23.38 per hour