Animal Health Technician - Emergency/Critical Care (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3)

Veterinary Emergency And Critical Care Technician

Under guidance of the Specialty Supervisors and Manager provide emergency and critical care nursing to small animal patients and technical support to clinicians, staff, and students.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Licensure. No minimum education required. Minimum of 5 years working in a Veterinary Hospital. Minimum of 1 year experience in ER or ICU. Experience independently, in a hospital setting, providing intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill or anesthetized small animals. Experience in calculating and administering medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscular or orally. Experience with animal restraint and performing venipuncture and placing vascular and urinary catheters. Experience to determine physical status of patients, recognizing changes in patient condition and responding appropriately. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to engage effectively with staff, clinicians, and clients and the skill to recognize and manage difficult situations.

Key Responsibilities 70% - Patient Care 30% - Clinician Assistance

Department Overview The University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is expanding its veterinary specialty hospital in Southern California. The VMC-SC is a San Diego satellite specialty referral and 24-hour emergency hospital. This will expand the SVM's role in Southern California while providing clients and referring veterinarians with the highest level of customer care. Net income from this practice (which will be staffed by leading non-academic boarded specialists in surgery, internal medicine, critical care, and other specialties) will support the School of Veterinary Medicine's mission. This off-site clinical presence will also enable UC Davis to reach a broader base of clients and supporters and leverage the clinical, teaching, and research excellence at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in Davis, California. The facility will be a $30+M self-supporting enterprise critical to the School of Veterinary Medicine mission.

Department Specific Job Scope Our mission is to provide exceptional, 24/7 veterinary emergency and critical care to small animal patients and to serve the Southern California community. Clinical service is the cornerstone of our operation, driving advancements in patient outcomes and veterinary medical practice.

Position Information Salary or Pay Range: $31.32 - $47.40 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 215 UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 UC Job Code: 009535 Number of Positions: 21 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed Shift (Work Schedule): Shifts include days, evenings, overnights and weekends Location: San Diego, 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.