Veterinary ER/ICU Technician – 24/7 Small Animal Care

University of California - Davis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis is expanding its veterinary emergency and critical care services in Southern California. The Veterinary Medical Center–Southwest California operates as a 24/7 referral hospital, supporting clinicians, staff and students with high-level patient care.

Hires are 100% on-site with shifts including days, evenings, overnights and weekends. The role requires California RVT licensure, extensive emergency/ICU experience, and strong communication skills to engage with

Qualifications

• Current California RVT licensure required.
• Minimum of 5 years working in a veterinary hospital.
• Minimum of 1 year ER/ICU experience.
• Experience in calculating and administering medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscular or orally.
• Experience with animal restraint and placing vascular and urinary catheters.
• Ability to determine physical status of patients and respond to changes.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Patient Care
• 30% - Clinician Assistance
• 0% - Miscellaneous

Skills

RVT Licensure

5 years experience

ER/ICU experience

Medication administration

Venipuncture/catheters

Patient monitoring

Communication skills

Job description

University of California, Davis is expanding its veterinary emergency and critical care services in Southern California. The Veterinary Medical Center–Southwest California operates as a 24/7 referral hospital, supporting clinicians, staff and students with high-level patient care.

Hires are 100% on-site with shifts including days, evenings, overnights and weekends. The role requires California RVT licensure, extensive emergency/ICU experience, and strong communication skills to engage with