Small Animal Ophthalmology Technician | Teaching Hospital

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

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Technician to provide paraveterinary support for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a teaching hospital setting. You will assist clinicians, train students, and ensure proper handling of small animals.

The role emphasizes safe restraint, nursing support, and maintaining clinical equipment and supplies for daily operations at the Davis campus.

Qualifications

• VACSP permit required or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in a small animal hospital assisting with medical procedures.
• Experience using safe animal handling and restraint techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraveterinary technical and nursing support for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provide instruction to students, clinicians and staff.
• Maintain equipment, facility stocking, cleaning, and maintenance.

Skills

Small animal handling

Paraveterinary nursing

Medical procedures support

Patient restraint techniques

Interpersonal skills

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Technician to provide paraveterinary support for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a teaching hospital setting. You will assist clinicians, train students, and ensure proper handling of small animals.

The role emphasizes safe restraint, nursing support, and maintaining clinical equipment and supplies for daily operations at the Davis campus.