Small Animal Patient Care Assistant; ANML TCHN VMTH

No minimum license required.

No minimum education required.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Small Animal Patient Care Assistant 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

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Small Animal Nursing shift supervisor, assist Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and Veterinarians with prescribed medical treatments. Clean, disinfect, sanitize and stock assigned areas according to established protocols. Monitor and record patient vital functions, maintain inventory and equipment, perform hospitalization and discharge procedures according to hospital protocols.

Apply By Date: 03/15/2026 by 11:59PM

Qualifications

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

• No minimum license required.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience using safe animal handling and restraint techniques for a wide variety of small animal patients.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people including clients, clinicians, students and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a veterinary assistant in a small animal hospital.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Patient Care Assistance
• 50% - Service Support

Department Overview

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.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $52262.64 - $61533.36
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 50
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Saturday and Sunday;
  Saturday and Sunday 9:30am to 8:00pm
• Location:
  
  Pritchard (PRITCHARD)
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. See Benefits Summary for details and eligibility rules.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity and Community

UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California and your union. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn t match every listed requirement. #You Belong Here

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check and may include drug screening, medical clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive materials