Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Technical Coordinator (ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Sick leave

CE allowance

RVT stipend

Wellness program

Scrubs provided

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a Technical Coordinator to support the Soft Tissue Surgery Service. This role coordinates referrals, scheduling, and patient care in a fast-paced veterinary teaching hospital.

Responsibilities include scheduling, client communication, medical record handling, and collaboration with referring veterinarians and VMTH services. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 3 months of hire.
• Experience working in a Small Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician, veterinary assistant or client service representative.
• Experience with animal restraint and blood draws.
• Experience communicating with clients and referring DVM.
• Interpersonal communication and customer service skills to interact with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments and procedures.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, and via email.
• Obtain, organize, and upload patient medical records; communicate with referring veterinarians.
• Coordinate consultations and patient care with VMTH services.
• Provide paraveterinary technical support to Soft Tissue Surgery and Operating Rooms as needed.

Skills

VACSP within 3 months

Small Animal Hospital experience

Animal restraint and blood draws

Client communication skills

Interpersonal & customer service

Education

Current California RVT preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Supervisor and Chief of Service, provide administrative coordination and technical support to the Soft Tissue Surgery Service. The primary focus of this position will be to serve as a Technical Coordinator, facilitating the referral, scheduling, and coordination of Soft Tissue Surgery patients.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Supervisor and Chief of Service, provide administrative coordination and technical support to the Soft Tissue Surgery Service. The primary focus of this position will be to serve as a Technical Coordinator, facilitating the referral, scheduling, and coordination of Soft Tissue Surgery patients.

Responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling patient appointments and procedures; communicating with clients in person, by phone, and via email; obtaining, organizing, and uploading patient medical records; communicating with referring veterinarians; and coordinating consultations and patient care with various services throughout the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH).

This position will also provide paraveterinary technical support to Soft Tissue Surgery and the Operating Rooms as needed. Technical responsibilities include assisting with the daily receiving and coordination of outpatient and drop‑off appointments, patient restraint and handling, carrying out prescribed treatments and medication administration, assisting with patient care and procedures, and circulating within the operating room.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and customer service skills, as well as the ability to coordinate multiple patient and service needs while working collaboratively with clients, clinicians, students, technicians, referring veterinarians, and other VMTH services.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH:

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

Apply By Date

10/13/2026 by 11:59 pm

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 3 months of date of hire.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience working in a Small Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician, veterinary assistant or client service representative.
• Experience with animal restraint and blood draws.
• Experience communicating with clients and referring DVM.
• Interpersonal communication and customer services skills to clearly and effectively interact with individuals of varying ages, cultural backgrounds, perspectives to secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, make referrals, and interact with the general public in a helpful and positive manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
• Experience positioning and preparing patients for various surgical procedures using aseptic technique.
• Strong organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Administrative Support
• 25% - Technical Support

  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.

  Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Technical Coordinator 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: $29.76 - $38.97
  • Salary Frequency: Hourly
  • Salary Grade: 214
  • UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH
  • UC Job Code: 004751
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Appointment Type: Staff: Career
  • Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
  • Shift (Work Schedule): Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am-5:00pm
  • 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 - 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.

  This position is subject to 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. Required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers. Requires working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Work in high traffic areas, confined or small spaces, noisy environment and tolerate unpleasant odors. Fluctuating meal periods; work schedule may not allow a set meal period time each day. No eating or drinking in surgery, treatment, procedure and other rooms or areas of the hospital.

  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.

  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 meet 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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