Surgery and Anesthesia Floater Technician; ANML HEALTH TCHN VMTH

Job Summary

Independent of supervision in a hospital setting, as a significant part of daily duties, responsible for treatment of patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis and inducing and monitoring anesthesia. Provide technical support to the Anesthesia, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Operating Rooms, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, and Soft Tissue Surgery services, on a rotation, based on service needs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to anesthesia induction, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation for various procedures, training of various technical skills to students or residents, patient treatments, diagnostic sample collection and performing technical skills such as IV catheter placement, blood draws, urinary catheter placement.

Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

1/16/2026 by 11:59 pm

Minimum Qualifications – For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
• No Minimum Education required.
• Experience communicating orally and in writing with a diverse group of people.
• Experience in prioritizing and organizing workload without direct supervision.
• Experience sedating, inducing, and monitoring anesthesia in critically ill patient.
• Experience in aseptic technique and circulation in an O.R.
• Experience to recognize normal and abnormal parameters for patients and how to respond accordingly.
• Oral, written and interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people, including veterinary students, clients, clinicians and staff.

• Experience in the use of various specialized surgical and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience placing and maintaining various types of catheters including urinary and arterial.

• 50% - Technical Support
• 25% - Anesthesia Support
• 25% - Surgery Support

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.

As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided with the following benefits:

• 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.

Continuing Education and Other Benefits:

• $750 Continuing Education annual allowance
• 60 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

Salary or Pay Range: $28.96 – $43.83 hourly. This position may be eligible for a hiring bonus. 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: 90 % Variable. Shift (Work Schedule): 12-hour shifts, days TBD, 7:30am–8:00pm.

Location:

Davis, Ca. Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals. Benefits Eligible:
Yes. This position is 100% on-site. This position may be eligible for a hiring bonus.

• 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/St…