Anesthesia Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH)

Job Summary Independent of direct 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 anesthesia technical support, create anesthesia protocols, induce, monitor, maintain and recover anesthetized animals, conduct anesthetic monitoring and recordkeeping, and promptly communicate peri‑anesthesia concerns or problems to the veterinarian supervising anesthesia. Provide a broad spectrum of technical support for the Anesthesia service and communicate with the anesthesia supervisor regarding machine maintenance and supply needs. Provide support to various other services within the VMTH when anesthesia is not needed. Work cooperatively with others to foster strong team commitments towards achieving anesthesia/surgery services objectives. Recruitment Period Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply‑by date. Apply By Date: 07/21/2026 by 11:59 pm Minimum Qualifications Valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license. No minimum educational requirements. Experience to independently provide treatment of patients whose conditions are likely to change on a moment‑to‑moment basis. 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 performing venipuncture, placing vascular catheters, inducing anesthesia, monitoring anesthesia, and recovering patients from anesthesia, working independently with and without direct supervision. Skills to restrain and handle livestock and horses, and the ability to learn safety skills to work with dogs and cats. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to engage effectively with diverse students, staff, clinicians, and clients and the skill to recognize and manage difficult situations. Preferred Qualifications Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Anesthesia or the goal to obtain VTS in anesthesia in the future. Experience in a clinical hospital setting with various species performing sedation and anesthesia. Ability to recognize peri‑anesthetic problems and concerns and to effectively communicate problems or concerns to the supervising anesthesia veterinarian in a timely manner. Knowledge of normal laboratory values for livestock and horses and have the desire to learn about cats and dogs. Key Responsibilities 65% - Anesthesia Care 25% - Floater 5% - Equipment Maintenance & Stock Supplies 5% - Scheduling 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 Continuing Education & Other Benefits $750 Continuing Education annual allowance 60 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 Additional Benefits 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 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: 100% Fixed Shift (Work Schedule): Tuesday-Friday, 8:00am-6:30pm Location: Davis, CA Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on‑site 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 HoursKeyboard 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.g., e‑cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Work occasional overtime and various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages and holiday shifts). Work schedule subject to change with prior notification. Fluctuating meal periods; work schedule does not allow a set meal period. Work in high traffic areas, confined, or small spaces, noisy environments and tolerate unpleasant odors. No eating or drinking in surgery, treatment or procedure rooms and some other areas of the hospital. Work under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Work in environments where zoonotic diseases may be present. Follow all Infectious Disease Control protocols. Work in environments with exposure to anesthetic agents. Work in environments with exposure to cleaning chemicals. Work in environments with exposure to monitored ionizing radiation, including but not limited to x‑rays, fluoroscopy, positron emission tomography, radioactive iodine‑treated animals, technetium scans, and computerized tomography, and future radiology imaging or treatment modalities. Work in environments with strong magnetic fields, including but not limited to magnetic resonance imaging and future diagnostic imaging modalities. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Work in other clinic areas on an as needed basis. Work in both small animal anesthesia and large animal anesthesia service areas and provide anesthesia care to patients as directed by the anesthesia supervisor. Adapt to and work with newly developed surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and anesthetic techniques and modalities. Special Requirements 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 seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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