Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician — Small Animal Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

Paid CE hours

RVT stipend

Wellness program

Scrubs provided

Job summary

The University of California, Davis is seeking a Small Animal Specialties Service Veterinary Technician to support a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the VMTH. You will train students, clinicians and staff while maintaining patient safety, restraint techniques and accurate sample collection.

Work under supervision, providing service and technical support, equipment maintenance, and assistance with admissions and discharges.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience working in a small animal hospital assisting with medical procedures.
• Experience using safe animal handling and restraint techniques for a wide variety of small animal patients.
• Experience working as an animal health technician in a small animal clinical setting, including safe patient handling and restraint for diagnostic procedures, sample collection, transport, as well as experience in obtaining biological samples.
• Experience calculating and administering dosages of medications including placing IV catheters for administration of fluids and medications.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people including clients, clinicians, students and staff.

Responsibilities

• 45% - Service and client support within the VMTH.
• 45% - Technical support for procedures and diagnostics.
• 10% - Admission and discharge duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Animal handling

Veterinary nursing

Sample collection

Dosage calculation

Education

No formal education required

Job description

The University of California, Davis is seeking a Small Animal Specialties Service Veterinary Technician to support a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the VMTH. You will train students, clinicians and staff while maintaining patient safety, restraint techniques and accurate sample collection.

Work under supervision, providing service and technical support, equipment maintenance, and assistance with admissions and discharges.