Veterinary Anesthesia & OR Technician

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

Job summary

UC Davis’ Janice K. Hobbs Veterinary Medical Center is a 24-hour specialty referral and emergency hospital extending UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.

This role provides moment-to-moment anesthesia monitoring and nursing support for small animals under supervision, with emphasis on patient safety and high-quality care. Successful candidates will have RVT licensure in California, experience in hospital anesthesia, and proficiency in medication administration and venipuncture.

Qualifications

• RVT licensure in California is required.
• Experience monitoring anesthetized small animals in a hospital setting.
• Ability to administer medications IV/SC/IM/orally.
• Experience with venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Knowledge of surgical asepsis and contamination prevention.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia technical support for procedures.
• Provide nursing and technical support to surgical teams.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate services and support across departments.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Medication administration

Animal restraint

Venipuncture

Sterile technique

Education

No minimum education required

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

UC Davis’ Janice K. Hobbs Veterinary Medical Center is a 24-hour specialty referral and emergency hospital extending UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.

This role provides moment-to-moment anesthesia monitoring and nursing support for small animals under supervision, with emphasis on patient safety and high-quality care. Successful candidates will have RVT licensure in California, experience in hospital anesthesia, and proficiency in medication administration and venipuncture.