Small Animal and Critical Care Service Veterinary Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3VMTH)

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide nursing care for emergency room and ICU patients. The role requires independent work under teaching conditions and occasional department support.

The position emphasizes patient monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with veterinary students and staff. Key responsibilities include patient nursing care, facility maintenance and safety, and supervising student

Qualifications

• Must be able to monitor emergency/critical care patients moment to moment.
• Experience as veterinary technician or veterinary assistant in a small animal clinic.
• Ability to draw blood and administer medications.

Responsibilities

• 65% - Patient Nursing Care
• 20% - Facility Maintenance, Fiscal Accountability and Safety
• 15% - Student Instruction

Skills

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Blood collection

Medical equipment use

Communication skills

Education

No minimum education

Job description

Provide nursing care to either emergency room or intensive care unit patients using established protocols set up by small animal emergency and critical care faculty. Employees are expected to be able to work independently under these guidelines in a teaching environment including providing quasi-instruction to veterinary students. Facility maintenance for the unit and temporary support to other VMTH departments at times may be required.

Recruitment Period One-Month:

Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can filled prior to the apply by date.

Apply By Date

November 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) or obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience independently providing intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergency, critically ill, or anesthetized patients.
• Experience working in a small animal clinic as a veterinary technician or as a veterinary assistant.
• Experience giving medications.
• Experience using patient monitoring equipment.
• Experience drawing blood samples.
• 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

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Experience in the placement of a multi-lumen catheters in either a peripheral or central vein and utilize proper technique(s) to secure and maintain the catheter.
• Experience training and directing.

Key Responsibilities

• 65% - Patient Nursing Care
• 20% - Facility Maintenance, Fiscal Accountability and Safety
• 15% - Student Instruction

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.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Small Animal and Critical Care Service Veterinary Technician to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.

As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided with the following benefits:

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

• $650 Continuing Education annual allowance
• 40 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/hr. - $49.77/hr.
• 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: 90% Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): Thursday - Saturday, 8:00pm - 8:30am
• 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 rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

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 - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 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 Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 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 - Continuous 6 to 8+ 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.

Work occasional overtime, work weekends, evenings, holidays and variable hours. In emergency or illness situations, may work alternate shift. Use a respirator during decontamination cleanings. Work under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients. Wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers. Work with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Work in other related areas on an as needed basis.

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
• This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials

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.

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