Instructional Support Facilitator (ANML HEALTH TCHN 2)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Pension and retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of California, Davis invites applications for an Animal Health Technician II to support the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center in Davis, CA. The role involves assisting in didactic and clinical teaching, animal procurement, specimen prep, and maintaining labs, supplies, and equipment with a focus on safety and precision.

The 100% on-site position requires hands-on animal care across species, adherence to anesthesia and pharmacology protocols, and collaboration with a dedicated team of

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license or enrollment in CA Employer Pull Notice program.
• Experience in a clinical animal hospital, shelter, or related animal care field.
• Experience with disinfection and disease control in multi-species settings.
• Experience with animal observations and treatments across multiple species.
• Experience handling, restraining, cleaning, feeding, and housing various species.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and anesthesia management for teaching and safe drug use.
• Ability to administer injections (PO/IV/IP/SQ/IM) 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

Valid CA driver's license

Animal care in clinical setting

Disinfection and disease control

Multi-species animal handling

Pharmacology and anesthesia knowledge

Aseptic technique and OR etiquette

Injections and venipuncture

Team collaboration

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Details

• Job ID: 89024
• Location: Davis
• Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

Under supervision and direction of Gourley ISF Team Supervisor, assist in facilitating didactic and clinical teaching activities at the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center (GCTC) with the evening ISF Team. Conduct animal procurement, specimen preparation, maintaining supplies and equipment, minor animal husbandry duties, administration of treatments per clinician orders, set-up and clean-up of live animal and cadaver student didactic labs.

Apply By Date October 21, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST

Minimum Qualifications

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• No minimum education required.
• Experience working in a clinical animal hospital environment, shelter, or other animal care related field.
• Experience with disinfection and disease control practices in a multi-species hospital, laboratory, or shelter.
• Experience performing animal observations and treatments on a wide variety of species, such as dogs, cats, small mammals, livestock, horses, reptiles, and birds.
• Experience handling, restraining, cleaning, feeding, and housing of various species such as dogs, cats, small mammals, livestock, horses, reptiles, and birds.
• Proficiency in pharmacology, anesthetic action and management to allow instruction and independent use of both classified and non-classified drugs to safely maintain and recover animals under anesthesia.
• Proficiency in administering PO, IV, IP, SQ, and IM injections, and performing intravenous venipunctures and catheterization on a variety of species.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and O.R. etiquette.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current California R.V.T. license.
• Experience demonstrating and teaching veterinary clinical skills at a college or university.
• Experience working in an environment with USDA covered animals and IACUC protocols.
• Experience performing anatomical dissection for teaching.

Key Responsibilities

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

Department Overview

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) graduate program is the largest graduate program at UC Davis with an annual enrollment of 600 professional students. The program is consistently ranked as one of the top in the world for veterinary science

The Veterinary Medicine Dean's Office of Professional Education provides instructional support for the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM). Headed by the Associate Dean for Professional Education, the unit provides instructional support for the School of Veterinary Medicine. The Gourley Clinical Teaching Center is a 42,000 square foot facility within the School of Veterinary program that allows for the teaching of anesthesia, ultrasound, dentistry, clinical skills, and surgery to the DVM students, using live animals, cadaver specimens, and teaching models. The GCTC houses dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, rodents, and reptiles, operates 365 days a year, and shifts vary starting as early as 6:00am and ending as late as 10:00 or 11:00pm. There are over 700 lab sessions conducted at the GCTC each academic year and the facility houses and cares for the canine and feline Teaching Colonies used in the DVM curriculum. The GCTC team is comprised of a Staff Veterinarian, the GCTC Manager, the Instructional Support Facilitation team of 1 Animal Care Supervisor (ACS I) and 6 Animal Health Technicians, the ISSLAC, the CSS Small Animal Teaching Colony and Shelter Animal Coordinator, the Curricular Support team of 5 Animal Health Technicians, 3-10 undergraduate student assistants, and 20-25 student walkers.

Recruitment Period

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

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $29.76/hr. - $38.97/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 2
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): Mon day - Thurs day, 10am - 7pm
• 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

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional 3 to 6 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

This is a position with variable shifts, and work hours/days are assigned based on program needs. Normal work schedule is 10 hours per day Mon-Thu while surgical courses are in session but are subject to change. Required to work variable hours on short notice, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, covering staff shortages and holiday shifts. Good attendance habits are crucial. Work in high traffic areas with constant noise from animals and people in a fast-paced, constantly changing, and heavy volume patient-care environment. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught students and staff. Work in an environment where animals are used for teaching. Work with animal cadavers and in animal shelter environments. Work with preserved animal specimens. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. Position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University policy.

Special Requirements

Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they match every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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