Small Animal Hospital Cleaner (ANML TCHN VMTH)

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

UC Davis VMTH is seeking a 50% time, on-site Small Animal Hospital Cleaner to support the emergency and critical care team. The role includes cleaning, disinfecting, stocking areas, monitoring patient vitals per protocol, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and daily operations.

The position is staffed as limited, with benefits and a defined schedule. Salary ranges from $27.07 to $31.87 per hour, paid bi-weekly, with a 50% time commitment and night shift Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience using cleaning supplies in a professional environment.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and agents.
• Skills to maintain inventory of supplies.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people, including clients, clinicians, students and staff.
• Education in veterinary technology or veterinary science is preferred.
• Experience as a veterinary assistant in a small animal hospital is preferred.
• Ability to assist in veterinary medical treatments and procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes and hospital pathogens is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 80% - Service Support.
• 20% - Admissions and Discharges.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Equipment handling

Inventory management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Education in veterinary technology

Experience as veterinary assistant

Job description

Job Summary

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Small Animal Hospital Cleaner to work alongside our world leading emergency and critical care 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 limited technicians are provided with the following benefits:

PERSONAL LEAVE

• Sick Leave - eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (based on hours worked)
• 14 paid Holidays annually

COMPENSATION

• Competitive pay

This position ends 4 months from date of hire with the possibility of extension. This position will not become career.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD: Post for one month. Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

This position is not subject to the 1,000-hour conversion to career.

Under supervision of the Small Animal Nursing supervisor, clean, disinfect, sanitize and stock assigned areas according to established protocols. Monitor and record patient vital functions; maintain supply inventory and equipment; perform feeding, hospitalization and discharge procedures according to protocol.

Apply By Date

December 6th 2026 by 11:59PM

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• No Minimum Education required
• Experience using and working with cleaning supplies in a professional environment.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and agents.
• Skills to maintain inventory of supplies.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people, to include clients, clinicians, students and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in veterinary technology or veterinary science.
• Experience working as a veterinary assistant in a small animal hospital and experience using safe animal handling and restraint techniques for a wide variety of patients.
• Skill to assist in the performance of veterinary medical treatments and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes and knowledge of common hospital pathogens and methods of disinfection.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Service Support
• 20% - Admissions and Discharges

Department Overview

The 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.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $27.07/hr. - $31.87/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC Job Title: ANML TCHN VMTH
• UC Job Code: 004749
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Limited
• Percentage of Time: 50%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday 9:00pm - 5:30am.
• Location: Davis
• 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 - 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