Apply for JobJob ID70876 LocationDavis Full/Part TimePart Time Add to Favorite JobsEmail this Job Job Summary Under direction of the Small Animal Patient Care Supervisor, provide paraveterinary technical support to the Small Animal Clinic Veterinarians. On a daily basis, responsible for the treatment of patients, blood bank support, student instruction, clinician support and facility support. This position may be eligible for a hiring bonus.Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date. .Apply By Date - October 8, 2024 QualificationsMinimum QualificationsFor full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.
Must possess a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) or obtain within 3 months of date of hire.Experience working in a Small Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician.Experience administering medications.Experience collecting blood.Skill to independently provide intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis.Preferred Qualifications Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) licenseExperience catheterizing blood vessels and urinary track.Experience in aseptic nursing and sterile techniques.Experience in emergency critical care medicine.Key Responsibilities 50% - SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC PATIENT CARE IN THE INTERMEDIATE CARE WARD30% - SMALL ANIMAL PATIENT CARE IN THE GENERAL WARD10% - QUASI INSTRUCTOR5% - FACILITY CARE5% - CLINICIAN SUPPORT Department OverviewWant to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a veterinary 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 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 DifferentialsCE & Other BENEFITS * $650 Continuing Education annual allowance* 40 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 employeeINSURANCE * High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family.* Supplemental insurance offered including: additional life, disability, short/long term disability and legal coverage. Position Information Salary or Pay Range: $28.96/hr. - $ 43.83/hr. Salary Frequency: Bi-WeeklyUC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 3Number of Positions: 1Appointment Type: CareerPercentage of Time: 50% VariableShift Hours: Saturday and Sunday 7:30pm to 8amLocation: Davis, CAUnion Representation: Yes - TXBenefits Eligible: YesHybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site BenefitsOutstanding 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 and eligibility rules by visiting 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 needsFor eligible roles, UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your familyExtensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical LeavePaid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementPaid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementContinuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementAccess to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growthWorkLife and Wellness programs and resourcesOn-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health servicesSupplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coveragePublic 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 hereUC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff Physical Demands Maneuver/lift equipment, materials and animals weighing up to 50 pounds.Contact with animals, including restraint of animals (sometimes fractious) as required.May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.Work standing and kneeling for 8-10 hour shifts.Work Environment This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients.Valid CA driver's license required.Occasional overtime; work variable hours/days on short notice or on-call including holidays, swing, graveyard or day shifts Sunday to Saturday and availability to work 8 or 10 hour shifts.Fill in during week as needed.Work in an environment with exposure to radioactivity, anesthesia gases & carcinogenic medicines.Work in high traffic areas that include noise from animals and people.Work in an environment with animal odors.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 operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. Special RequirementsBackground CheckThis position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and BelongingAt UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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