Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center Cleaner; ANML TCHN VMTH

Job Summary

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for an Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center Cleaner 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.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for an Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center Cleaner 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)

• Competitive pay
• Shift Differentials

• $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

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

Under supervision of the Center for Advanced Veterinary Surgery (CAVS) Supervisor, clean and disinfect working areas within CAVS including but not limited to surgical suites, surgical preparation room, post-anesthesia recovery room, radiology suite, open work areas, breakrooms and restrooms per protocol. Restocking of cleaning and surgical supplies including but not limited to, towels and soap, needles, syringes, surgical gloves, gowns, masks, and shoe covers.

Clean and disinfect anesthesia machines, OR equipment, and all surfaces in operating rooms. Will be responsible for transporting bio-waste, laundry, and operating room equipment between the VMTH and CAVS.

Apply By Date:
October 13th 2026 by 11:59PM

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

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• No Minimum Education required.
• Experience using and working with cleaning supplies in a professional environment along with using cleaning equipment and agents.
• Animal handling experience to assist in the performance of veterinary medical treatments and procedures.
• Knowledge of detail-oriented cleaning.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people, to include clients, clinicians, students and staff.
• Skills to maintain inventory of supplies.

• Experience working in a hospital setting (small animal veterinary or human) and experience working independently and managing time to ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes.
• Knowledge of common hospital pathogens and methods of disinfection.
• Knowledge of how-to operative an Autoclave.

• 50% - Operating Room/Surgery Cleaning
• 25% - Stocking
• 15% - Patient Care
• 10% - Laundry

The 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…