Animal Health Technician - Internal Medicine (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3)

Animal Health Technician - Internal Medicine (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3)

Independent of supervision, in a hospital setting, provide moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill, or anesthetized patients. Provide technical and nursing support. Provide technical support for a variety of endoscopic and diagnostic procedures. Provide anesthesia technical support for a variety of treatments and diagnostic procedures.

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.

Apply By Date: 04/29/2026 by 11:59 pm

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 1 year working in Internal Medicine.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year work experience in ER or Critical Care.

Key Responsibilities:

• 35% - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Anesthesia Technical Support
• 30% - Technical & Nursing Support
• 15% - Facility/Equipment Maintenance/Misc
• 15% - Service Coordination
• 5% - Instruction
• 0% - Miscellaneous

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 /hourly
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 189
• UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 3
• UC Job Code: 009535
• Number of Positions: 4
• 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. 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 at UC:

• 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 - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 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