Clinical Teaching Lab Facilitator for Veterinary Med

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental/vision coverage

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Well-being resources

Paid holidays

Job summary

UC Davis in Davis, CA, seeks an Animal Health Technician II to support the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center during evening shifts. Under supervision, you will assist in didactic and clinical teaching, prepare animals, set up labs, and perform minor husbandry duties including treatments per clinician orders.

The role involves handling diverse species, applying aseptic techniques, and assisting with anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery using live animals, cadavers, and teaching models.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver's license or enrollment in CHP/Pull Notice program.
• No formal education requirement for the position.
• Experience in clinical animal hospital, shelter, or related field.
• Experience with disinfection and disease control in multi-species settings.
• Experience handling and treating multiple species (dogs, cats, small mammals, livestock, horses, reptiles, birds).
• Experience handling, restraining, cleaning, feeding, and housing various species.
• Proficiency in pharmacology and anesthesia management for teaching and safe animal care.
• Ability to administer PO, IV, IP, SQ, IM injections and perform venipuncture/catheterization.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and OR etiquette.

Responsibilities

• 60% — Equipment and Facilities Maintenance
• 30% — Didactic and Clinical Teaching Facilitation
• 10% — Animal Husbandry and Cadaver Procurement

Skills

Animal care experience

Disinfection and disease control

Animal handling and restraint

Pharmacology knowledge

IV/IM injections and venipuncture

Aseptic technique

Driving license

Education

No minimum education required

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

UC Davis in Davis, CA, seeks an Animal Health Technician II to support the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center during evening shifts. Under supervision, you will assist in didactic and clinical teaching, prepare animals, set up labs, and perform minor husbandry duties including treatments per clinician orders.

The role involves handling diverse species, applying aseptic techniques, and assisting with anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery using live animals, cadavers, and teaching models.