Small Animal Patient Care Intermediate And General Ward Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH)

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80572

Location

Davis

Full / Part Time

Part Time

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Job Summary

Under direction of the Small Animal Patient Care Supervisor, provide paraveterinary technical support to the Small Animal Clinic Veterinarians. On a daily basis, responsible for the treatment of patients, blood bank support, student instruction, clinician support and facility support.

This position may be eligible for a hiring bonus.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH : Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date.

Apply By Date

10 / 24 / 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 possess a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) or obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience working in a Small Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician.
• Experience administering medications.
• Experience collecting blood.
• Skill to independently provide intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

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. Our Small animal patient care service consists of highly qualified Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants. Quality patient care is our priority and we are here 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist in the clinical teaching experience. The patient care service provides nursing care to a wide range of patients that include Neurology, Internal Medicine both Soft Tissue and Orthopedic cases. Small Animal Patient Care includes our Intermediate Care Ward (ICW) which is a step down from our Intensive care unit. The patient care team provides excellent care to our patients while having the opportunity to participate in the teaching experience for the veterinary students and gain valuable knowledge learning from our board certified clinicians and faculty.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Small Animal Patient Care Intermediate And General Ward 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

COMPENSATION

CE & Other BENEFITS

annual allowance

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Physical Demands

Environmental Demands

Mental Demands

Work Environment

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This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and / or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Occasional overtime; work variable hours / days on short notice or on-call including holidays, swing, graveyard or day shifts Sunday to Saturday and availability to work 8 or 10 hour shifts. Fill in during week as needed. Work in an environment with exposure to radioactivity, anesthesia gases & carcinogenic Medicines. Work in high traffic areas that include noise from animals and people. Work in an environment with animal odors.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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