Small Animal Ward Technician; ANML HEALTH TCHN VMTH

Job Summary

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.

March 19, 2026 at 11:59pm

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

• 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 assistance.
• Experience giving medications.
• Experience drawing blood.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people including clients, clinicians, students and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
• Experience catheterizing blood vessels and urinary tract.
• Knowledge of common hospital pathogens and methods of disinfection and 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.

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

• Salary or Pay Range: $27.51/hr.
  
  - $36.03/hr.
• Salary Frequency:
  Biweekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH
• UC Job Code: 004751
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Limited
• Percentage of Time: 40%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Variable working hours as needed, with a focus on Monday-Friday swing and grave.
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  No
• This position is 100% on-site

• 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
• Work Life and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life,…