Veterinary Surgery Technician: Anesthesia & OR Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuing Education (CE) allowance

Professional development

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking an Animal Health Technician to join the Veterinary Medicine specialty hospital in San Diego. The role provides anesthesia support and technical nursing assistance in a fast-paced environment with 100% on-site duties.

You will work with surgeons and veterinary teams to monitor patients, assist with procedures, and ensure aseptic care while supporting admissions and discharges in collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Current California RVT licensure is required.
• No minimum education is required.
• Experience independently in hospital settings with critical care monitoring of small animals.
• Experience calculating and administering IV, SC, IM, or oral medications.
• Experience with restraint, venipuncture, and placement of vascular and urinary catheters.
• Experience with surgical asepsis and preventing contamination.
• Ability to assess physical status and respond to changes.
• No minimum KSA required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia technical support.
• Provide technical and nursing support.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate services and communication with clients and staff.
• Other miscellaneous duties.

Skills

RVT Licensure

Critical care monitoring

Medication administration

Venipuncture & catheters

Surgical asepsis

Patient assessment

Education

No minimum education

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking an Animal Health Technician to join the Veterinary Medicine specialty hospital in San Diego. The role provides anesthesia support and technical nursing assistance in a fast-paced environment with 100% on-site duties.

You will work with surgeons and veterinary teams to monitor patients, assist with procedures, and ensure aseptic care while supporting admissions and discharges in collaboration with the team.