Shelter Medicine Animal Health Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH)

Independent of supervision in a high-quality, high-volume surgical setting, responsible for monitoring, treatment, and care of patients, including those with potentially life-threatening illness or injury. Under direction of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program's Chief of Service, Shelter Medicine Animal Care Clinic Supervisor, provide veterinary technical support to the veterinarians and veterinary students enrolled in the Shelter Medicine and Surgery Rotation at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. On a daily basis, independently perform and/or assist students with physical exams, administer anesthesia, monitor anesthesia and recovery, aseptic preparation of patients for various surgical procedures, student instruction, volunteer and staff supervision, clinician support, and facility support.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date.

Apply By Date

06/10/2026 by 11:59 pm

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) License.
• No Minimum Education required.
• Experience in calculating drug dosages and administering medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscular or orally.
• Experience administering a variety of prescribed anesthetic and peri-anesthetic drugs and inducing and maintaining anesthesia in small animal patients.
• Experience using anesthetic delivery, support, and monitoring equipment, assessing patient status and independently responding to changes.
• Skill to independently provide intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill or anesthetized patients. Experience with animal restraint, placing catheters, and venipuncture.
• Experience working as a technician in a small animal veterinary clinical setting.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of students, staff, clinicians and clients and recognize and manage difficult/unpleasant situations and/or individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an animal shelter setting and/or experience working in a high-volume surgical setting.
• Experience providing instruction to staff, students, and/or volunteers.
• Experience operating common computer database systems used in medical records management.
• Experience working with Trap-Neuter-Return programs and community cats.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Technical Support and Patient Care
• 40% - Anesthesia Support
• 10% - Instruction

Department Overview

The Koret Shelter Medicine Program aims to improve the quality of life for animals in shelters. The program, a major component of the CCAH, advances the specialty of shelter medicine through health and behavior studies, education of veterinary professionals and veterinary service to shelters. The program has transformed how shelters are built, operate and respond to disease outbreaks

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for an Shelter Medicine 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

• $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

Department Specific Job Scope

This position is assigned to the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Student Training Program at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to assist in the support of high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeons, provide instruction of veterinary students and perform maintenance of equipment and the facility.

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): Monday - Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm
• Location: Davis, Ca
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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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. More information on our retirement benefits can be found

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

The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities op