Small Animal Ward Technician; ANML HEALTH TCHN VMTH

Small Animal Ward Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH)

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Under supervision of the Small Animal Nursing shift supervisor, provide para veterinary 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 ends 10 months from date of hire with the possibility of extension. This position will be subject to the 1,000‑hour automatic conversion to career.

Apply By Date:
January 19, 2026 at 11:59pm. Recruitment period: one month. Applicants will be screened after two weeks, then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

• Must possess a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) or obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
• Experience working in a small animal hospital as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
• Experience giving medications.
• Experience drawing blood.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people including clients, clinicians, students and staff.
• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) (preferred).
• Experience catheterizing blood vessels and urinary tract (preferred).
• Knowledge of common hospital pathogens and methods of disinfection and knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes (preferred).
• Skill to assist in the performance of veterinary medical treatments and procedures (preferred).

• 50% – Patient Care Assistance
• 50% – Service 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.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Small Animal 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 limited technicians are provided with the following benefits:
Competitive pay, Shift Differentials, On‑Call pay for eligible positions, $100 monthly stipend for RVTs.

• Wellness and on‑site Employee Assistance Program
• Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee

• 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 – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Occasional Up to 3 Hours

• 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
• Extreme Temperatures – Never 0 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations – Occasional Up to 3 Hours

• 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…