Small Animal Patient Care Intermediate And General Ward Technician; ANML HEALTH TCHN VMTH

Under supervision of the Small Animal Patient Care 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.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH:
Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis.

The position can be filled prior to the apply by date.

Apply By Date

10/28/2026 by 11:59 pm

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

• Must obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 3 months from date of hire.
• No Minimum Education required.
• 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.

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Experience catheterizing blood vessels and urinary track.
• 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% - Service Support
• 50% - Patient Care Assistance

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 Patient Care Intermediate and General 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 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: $29.76 - $38.97
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 214
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH
• UC Job Code: 004751
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Limited
• Percentage of Time: 40% Variable
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Days will vary, it will vary between 15:30-24:00 and 23:30-08:00.
• Location:
  
  Davis, Ca
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

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• 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…