Small Animal Patient Care Intermediate And General Ward Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH)

Small Animal Patient Care Technician

Under direction of the Small Animal Patient Care Supervisor, provide paraveterinary 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.

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 from date of hire. No minimum education requirement. Experience working in a Small Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician. Experience administering medications. Experience collecting blood. Skill to independently provide intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license. Experience catheterizing blood vessels and urinary track. Experience in aseptic nursing and sterile techniques. Experience in emergency critical care medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

50% - Small Animal Clinic Patient Care in the Intermediate Care Ward 30% - Small Animal Patient Care in the General Ward 10% - QUASI Instructor 5% - Facility Care 5% - Clinician 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.

Our Small animal patient care service consists of highly qualified Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants. Quality patient care is our priority, and we are here 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist in the clinical teaching experience. The patient care team provides nursing care to a wide range of patients that include Neurology, Internal Medicine both Soft Tissue and Orthopedic cases. Small Animal Patient Care includes our Intermediate Care Ward (ICW) which is a step down from our Intensive care unit. The patient care team provides excellent care to our patients while having the opportunity to participate in the teaching experience for the veterinary students and gain valuable knowledge learning from our board-certified clinicians and faculty.

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 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

POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $ 31.32 - $47.40 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 215 UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH UC Job Code: 004752 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 50 % Variable Shift (Work Schedule): Tuesday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm Location: 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.

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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 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.

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. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Occasional overtime; work variable hours/days on short notice or on-call including holidays, swing, graveyard or day shifts Sunday to Saturday and availability to work 8- or 10-hour shifts. Fill in during week as needed. Work in an environment with exposure to radioactivity, anesthesia gases & carcinogenic Medicines. Work in high traffic areas that include noise from animals and people. Work in an environment with animal odors.

Special Requirements 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 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last