Small Animal Hospital Cleaner; 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 Hospital Cleaner to work alongside our world‑leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also supporting the animals and pet owners in our community.

Applicants will be screened after two weeks and then on a weekly basis. The position may be filled prior to the removal date.

03/15/2026 by 11:59 PM

• No minimum education required.
• Experience using and working with cleaning supplies in a professional environment.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and agents.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people, including clients, clinicians, students and staff.
• Skills to maintain inventory of supplies.

• Experience working as a veterinary assistant in a small animal hospital.
• Experience using safe animal handling and restraint techniques for a wide variety of patients.
• Knowledge of common hospital pathogens and methods of disinfection, as well as medical terminology and disease processes.

• 80% – Service Support
• 20% – Admissions and Discharges

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:
  Bi‑weekly
• 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: Monday – Friday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation: TX‑Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site.

• Vacation – 3 weeks per year.
• 14 paid holidays annually.
• Sick Leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum).
• Competitive pay.
• Shift differentials.
• $650 annual Continuing Education allowance.
• 40 hours of paid CE per year (pro‑rated based on appointment percentage).
• $100 monthly stipend for RVTs.
• Wellness and on‑site Employee Assistance Program.
• Scrubs provided at no cost to the employee.
• High‑quality and low‑cost medical plans.
• Paid dental and vision insurance premiums for you and your family.
• Extensive leave benefits including pregnancy and parental leave, family and medical leave.
• Paid holidays annually as stipulated in UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid time off / vacation / sick time as stipulated in UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in 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, short/long‑term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles.
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including pension and other retirement saving plans.

• 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…