Small Animal Patient Care Assistant; ANML TCHN VMTH

Job Summary

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

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

Under supervision of the Small Animal Nursing shift supervisor, assist Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and Veterinarians with prescribed medical treatments. Clean, disinfect, sanitize and stock assigned areas according to established protocols. Monitor and record patient vital functions, maintain inventory and equipment, perform hospitalization and discharge procedures according to hospital protocols.

Apply By Date

January 19, 2026 at 11:59pm

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 removal date.

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

• Experience using safe animal handling and restraint techniques for a wide variety of small animal patients.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people including clients, clinicians, students and staff.

• Experience working as a veterinary assistant in a small animal hospital.
• Knowledge of common hospital pathogens and methods of disinfection.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes.
• Skill to assist in the performance of veterinary medical treatments and procedures.

• 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.

• Salary or Pay Range: $25.03/hr.
  
  - $29.47/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  ANML TCHN VMTH
• UC Job Code: 004749
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 50%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Saturday and Sunday 11:30-22:00
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

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.

• 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…