Veterinary Clinical Teaching Facilitator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Pension and retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of California, Davis invites applications for an Animal Health Technician II to support the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center in Davis, CA. The role involves assisting in didactic and clinical teaching, animal procurement, specimen prep, and maintaining labs, supplies, and equipment with a focus on safety and precision.

The 100% on-site position requires hands-on animal care across species, adherence to anesthesia and pharmacology protocols, and collaboration with a dedicated team of

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license or enrollment in CA Employer Pull Notice program.
• Experience in a clinical animal hospital, shelter, or related animal care field.
• Experience with disinfection and disease control in multi-species settings.
• Experience with animal observations and treatments across multiple species.
• Experience handling, restraining, cleaning, feeding, and housing various species.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and anesthesia management for teaching and safe drug use.
• Ability to administer injections (PO/IV/IP/SQ/IM) and perform venipuncture/catheterization.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and OR etiquette.

Responsibilities

• 60% Equipment and Facilities Maintenance.
• 30% Didactic and Clinical Teaching Facilitation.
• 10% Animal Husbandry and Cadaver Procurement.

Skills

Valid CA driver's license

Animal care in clinical setting

Disinfection and disease control

Multi-species animal handling

Pharmacology and anesthesia knowledge

Aseptic technique and OR etiquette

Injections and venipuncture

Team collaboration

Education

No formal education required

Job description

University of California, Davis invites applications for an Animal Health Technician II to support the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center in Davis, CA. The role involves assisting in didactic and clinical teaching, animal procurement, specimen prep, and maintaining labs, supplies, and equipment with a focus on safety and precision.

The 100% on-site position requires hands-on animal care across species, adherence to anesthesia and pharmacology protocols, and collaboration with a dedicated team of