Emergency​/Urgent Care Technical Coordinator; ANML HEALTH TCHN VMTH

Job Summary

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for an Emergency/Urgent Care Technical Coordinator 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:

• PERSONAL LEAVE:
  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 general direction of the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Supervisor, the majority of this position will involve acting as a technical coordinator for the ECC and Urgent Care Services. Responsibilities include facilitating scheduling of ECC and Urgent Care patients for appointments, answering client phone calls to address if their pet needs to be seen on an emergent or urgent basis, and facilitating transfer of cases from referring veterinarians when clinicians are not available.

Provide para veterinary technical support to the Small Animal ECC and Urgent Care Veterinarians.

Apply By Date

3/6/2026 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.

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 requirement.
• Experience working in a Small Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
• Experience with animal restraint and blood draws.
• Experience communicating with clients and referring DVM.
• Interpersonal communication and customer services skills to clearly and effectively interact with individuals of varying ages, cultural backgrounds, perspectives to secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, make referrals, and interact with the general public in a helpful and positive manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Experience in a small animal emergency or urgent care setting.
• Strong organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - ECC and Urgent Care Service Support
• 40% - ECC and Urgent Care Technical Support

Department Overview

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) provides clinical case material to support teaching programs and serves the public with 24/7 care for cats and dogs. Our board-certified faculty specialists lead the team to provide immediate recognition, evaluation, and care of patients with acute illness or injury, and continued care for critically ill patients. The ICU is staffed by board-certified faculty specialists in critical care, staff veterinarians, residents, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $27.51/hr.
  
  - $36.03/hr.
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH
• UC Job Code: 004751
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 90% Variable
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Sunday-Tuesday 9:00am-10:00pm
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

UC Davis offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, leave benefits, CE allowances, and professional development opportunities. See Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees and UC Davis Employees for details. This section also notes union-related benefit information and the company's equal opportunity policies.

Physical Demands

• 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 - Frequent 3 to 6 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

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Humidity/temperature…