Community Surgery Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH)

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

University of California, Davis VMTH seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to monitor anesthesia for small animal patients and support teaching within the Small Animal Community Surgery Service (CSS). The role involves inducing and maintaining anesthesia, assisting with radiographs and ultrasound, and coordinating daily surgery schedules.

This 100% on-site position at the Davis campus offers a comprehensive benefits package, vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, CE allowances, and a

Qualifications

• Current California RVT license.
• Experience with emergency CPR and patient monitoring.
• Experience in small animal anesthesia and peri-operative care.
• Interpersonal and written communication skills with students, staff, clinicians and clients.

Responsibilities

• 30% - Clinical Service Support
• 30% - Peri-Operative Care
• 30% - Instruction
• 10% - Equipment and Facilities Maintenance

Skills

RVT license

Animal restraint

Venipuncture

CPR experience

Communication skills

Education

No minimum education requirement

Job description

Job Summary

Independent of supervision in a hospital setting, as a significant part of daily duties, responsible for monitoring anesthesia for patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis. Facilitates clinical teaching activities, patient care and client service within the Small Animal Community Surgery Service (CSS). Locations include the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center (GCTC) and the Center for Companion Animal Health (CCAH) units. Assist with and facilitate the daily receiving of patients into the CSS. Induce and maintain anesthesia, provide technical support, and coordinate and maintain a daily surgery schedule. Perform and instruct students in proper anesthetic and surgical preparation techniques. Take radiographs and assist with ultrasound examinations of patients. Assist in communication with clients, client education, and admit/discharge patients.

Independent of supervision in a hospital setting, as a significant part of daily duties, responsible for monitoring anesthesia for patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis. Facilitates clinical teaching activities, patient care and client service within the Small Animal Community Surgery Service (CSS). Locations include the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center (GCTC) and the Center for Companion Animal Health (CCAH) units. Assist with and facilitate the daily receiving of patients into the CSS. Induce and maintain anesthesia, provide technical support, and coordinate and maintain a daily surgery schedule. Perform and instruct students in proper anesthetic and surgical preparation techniques. Take radiographs and assist with ultrasound examinations of patients. Assist in communication with clients, client education, and admit/discharge patients.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH:

Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date.

Apply By Date

09/22/2026 by 11:59 pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
• No minimum education requirement.
• Experience with animal restraint, placing catheters, and venipuncture.
• Experience inducing, maintaining, & monitoring anesthesia in small animal patients.
• Experience responding to emergencies and providing CPR.
• Skill to independently provide intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill or anesthetized patients.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of students, staff, clinicians and clients and recognize and manage difficult/unpleasant situations and/or individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aseptic/sterile scrubbing, gowning and gloving techniques.
• Experience handling complications of various surgical procedures; anticipating and responding quickly to surgeons and patient's needs.
• Experience instructing/performing a surgical shave and scrub, safely without contaminating surgery site; transport/move patients to O.R.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Clinical Service Support
• 30% - Peri-Operative Care
• 30% - Instruction
• 10% - Equipment and Facilities Maintenance

Department Overview

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge. Community Surgery is a 5-doctor practice that provides an excellent level of surgical care to dogs and cats with a focus on DVM student instruction. Community Surgery aides many shelter and rescue programs in our surrounding area as well as clients. In addition to spays and neuters, we perform enucleations, prophylactic gastropexy, limb amputations, mastectomy, and more. We are supported by a strong team of technicians and work alongside the specialty services at the VMTH. This position is part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful contribution to the education of upcoming veterinarians.

PERSONAL LEAVE

• Vacation – earn (3) three weeks per year!
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Sick Leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)

COMPENSATION

• Competitive pay
• Shift Differentials

CE & Other BENEFITS

• $750 Continuing Education annual allowance
• 60 hours Paid CE annually (pro-rated based on appointment %)
• $100 monthly stipend for RVTs
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program
• Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $32.89 – $49.77
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 215
• UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH
• UC Job Code: 004752
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm
• Location: Davis, Ca
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees