Small Animal Medicine Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH)

University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Davis
May 03, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 78113 Location Davis Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Summary Independent of supervision, in a hospital setting, as a significant part of daily duties provide moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill, or sedated patients. Provide paraveterinary technical and nursing support. Perform, instruct, and provide technical support for a variety of endoscopic and diagnostic procedures. Provide technical support for a variety of treatments, diagnostic procedures, and advanced procedures. Provide instruction to students, clinicians and other staff in proper techniques for restraint and handling of patients, nursing care, administering treatments and obtaining a variety of diagnostic samples. Provide equipment and facility stocking, cleaning, and maintenance. 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 05/30/2025 by 11:59 pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Must obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 3 months of date of hire. No minimum education required. Experience calculating and administering dosages of medications, parenteral fluids and diets to small animal patients. Experience working as an animal health technician in a small animal clinical setting, including safe patient handling and restraint for diagnostic procedures, sample collection, transport, as well as experience in obtaining biological samples. Experience maintaining general anesthesia in small animal patients, support, and monitoring equipment, assessing patient status and independently responding to changes. Experience interviewing clients to obtain patient medical histories to record findings in the medical record and provide client education. Skill to independently provide intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill, or anesthetized patients, including knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, and normal vital parameters of canines and felines. Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people including clients, clinicians, students, and staff in a professional, positive, and collegial manner. Preferred Qualifications Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License Experience with common canine and feline endoscopic procedures, patient preparation, supplies and equipment. Experience with common endoscopic equipment and instrumentation handling, operation, function, troubleshooting, cleaning and maintenance. Key Responsibilities 30% - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Technical Support 30% - Technical & Nursing Support 25% - Instruction 15% - Administrative Duties and Facility/ Equipment Maintenance 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; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge. Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Small Animal Medicine Technician 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 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: $28.96 - $43.83 /hourly Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly Salary Grade: 215 UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH UC Job Code: 004752 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm; 30 minute lunch 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 rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html * High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs * UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family * Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave * Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth * WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources * On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services * Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles * Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here 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 The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdasvispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271 Work occasional overtime and various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages, weekend and holiday shifts).Work under 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.May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients.Work in other related areas of the VMTH/CCAH. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position To learn more about our background check program, visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks 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. 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