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University of California, Davis
Small Animal Floater For Emergency & Critical Care And Small Animal Patient Care Services Technician (Anml Health Tchn 3 Vmth)
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$48,331 / year median in California
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Independent of supervision in a hospital setting, as a significant part of daily duties, responsible for treatment of patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis. Provide nursing care to either emergency room or intensive care unit patients using established protocols set up by small animal emergency and critical care faculty. Employees are expected to be able to work independently under these guidelines in a teaching environment including providing quasi-instruction to veterinary students. Facility maintenance for the unit and temporary support to other VMTH departments at times may be required.
RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH
Applicants will be screened after on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date. Apply By Date 09/17/2026 by 11:59 pm Qualifications 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 of date of hire.
- Patient Nursing Care 20%
- Facility Maintenance, Fiscal Accountability and Safety 15%
- Student Instruction 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.
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 & OtherBENEFITS
$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 employeePOSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range:
$ 31.32- $47.
Salary Frequency:
Hourly Salary Grade:
215UC Job Title:
ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH UC
Job Code:
004752Number of Positions:
1Appointment Type:
Staff:
Career Percentage of Time:
50 % Variable Shift (Work Schedule): Thursday and Friday 11pm-9:30am with the possibility of an additional 1-2 shifts per weekLocation:
Davis, Ca Union Representation:
TX-Technical Professionals Benefits Eligible:
Yes 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. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page . If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining atUC:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html 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 Collective Bargaining Agreement Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth WorkLife 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. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here 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 (e.g., stairs or ladders)
- 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 Marked changes in humidity or temperature
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Microwave/Radiation
- Occasional Up to 3 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment
- Occasional Up to 3 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
- Occasional Up to 3 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning
- Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Communication skills
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Constant Interaction
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014.
- Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation 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/nuclear materials