![]() ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 (Small Animal and Critical Care Service Veterinary Technician) Job Summary Provide nursing care to either emergency room or intensive care unit patients using established protocols set up by small animal emergency and critical care faculty. Employees are expected to be able to work independently under these guidelines in a teaching environment including providing quasi-instruction to veterinary students. Facility maintenance for the unit and temporary support to other VMTH departments at times may be required. 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 removal date. The starting salary is between $25.49-$34.58/hour commensurate with experience. POSITION INFORMATION PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Maneuver/lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. - Handle animals weighing up to 50 pounds. - Contact with animals, including restraint of animals (sometimes fractious) as required. - Walking, standing bending and twisting for extending periods of time (entire shift). - Bend and stoop to care for patients low to the ground. WORK ENVIRONMENT -Work occasional overtime; work weekends, evenings, holidays and variable hours. In emergency or illness situations, may work alternate shift. -Use a respirator during decontamination cleanings. -This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. -Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthetics, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients. -Wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers. -Work with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. -Work in other related areas on an as needed basis. -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-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. QUALIFICATIONS Required: -Experience independently providing intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergency, critically ill, or anesthetized patients. -Experience working in a small animal clinic as a veterinary technician or as a veterinary assistant. -Experience giving medications. -Experience using patient monitoring equipment. -Experience drawing blood samples. Preferred: -Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license. -Experience in the placement of a multi-lumen catheters in either a peripheral or central vein and utilize proper technique(s) to secure and maintain the catheter. -Experience training and directing. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Background Check This 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. EEO/AA Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Salary Range $25.49-$38.56/hour. The starting salary is between $25.49-$34.58/hour commensurate with experience. No. of Positions 1 Appointment Type Career Percentage of Time 75% Variable Shift Hours Thursday-Saturday, 11:00 pm- 9:30 am Location Davis Union Representation Yes Benefits Eligible Yes Apply By Date 2/8/2021 To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=14512&PostingSeq=1 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-6067deb155aea740883c6c0cbf6128bb
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