Small Animal Surgery Floater (ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH)

Job Summary Under general supervision of the Small Animal Surgery and OR Supervisor, responsible for ensuring patient care standards for hospitalized patients, aseptic preparation of patients for various surgical procedures, operating room setup, circulation, breakdown and providing post-surgical recovery of patients. Additional responsibilities include student instruction as well as client communication and education, including patient admissions and discharges. Work cooperatively with others to foster strong team commitments towards achieving Surgery services objectives. Recruitment Period One month. Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Must possess a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) or obtain within 3 months of date of hire. No minimum education required. Experience working in a veterinary hospital performing physical examinations and safe handling of multiple species. Experience calculating drug dosages and administering medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscular or orally. Experience preparing patients for surgical procedures using aseptic technique. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to engage effectively with diverse students, staff, clinicians, and clients. Knowledge of normal canine and feline parameters and experience obtaining patient vitals. Proficiency in collection of blood and urine samples, placement and maintenance of IV catheters. Preferred Qualifications Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License or Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) Experience setting up, operating and troubleshooting various specialized surgical equipment including but not limited to cautery, fluoroscopy and laparoscopic towers. Experience positioning and preparing patients for various surgical procedures including but not limited to Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedic Surgery. Experience with surgical asepsis and how it relates to direct contamination of patients, instruments and sterile supplies. Key Responsibilities 45% - Technical Support 35% - Surgical Operating Room Functions 20% - Anesthesia and Par Support Department Overview The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs of the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train 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. Benefits Vacation – three weeks per year 14 paid holidays annually Sick Leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month Competitive pay; Shift Differentials $650 Continuing Education annual allowance 40 hours Paid CE annually (pro-rated) $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: $28.34 - $37.11 hourly 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: Career Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed Shift: Monday-Friday, hours to be arranged Location: Davis, CA Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Work Environment and Compliance This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State laws and University policy. Work involves exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals and potentially hazardous materials; required to wear protective clothing for extended periods. May involve working with sick animals, hazardous materials, and distressed clients in high-traffic areas, confined spaces, and noisy environments. May have fluctuating meal periods; no guaranteed meal time. No eating or drinking in surgical, treatment, procedure and other restricted rooms or areas. Special Requirements This is a critical position, and employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment. This position has direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high-risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials. Legal and Diversity Information Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: The final candidate must disclose any misconduct findings within the last seven years if applicable. UC Davis is an 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. See the Anti-Discrimination Policy for details. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, Davis