Small Animal Patient Care Intermediate And General Ward Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH)

Under supervision of the Small Animal Patient Care shift supervisor, provide paraprofessional veterinary 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.

Responsibilities

• 50% Service Support
• 50% Patient Care Assistance

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working in a small animal hospital as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant
• Experience giving medications and drawing blood
• Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people including clients, clinicians, students, and staff
• Must obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 3 months from date of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
• Experience catheterizing blood vessels and urinary tract
• Knowledge of common hospital pathogens and methods of disinfection
• Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes
• Skill to assist in the performance of veterinary medical treatments and procedures

About the Department

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians; and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.

Benefits

• Personal Leave
  • Vacation – earn 3 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
• Continuing Education & Other Benefits
  • $650 Continuing Education annual allowance
  • 40 hours paid CE annually (pro-rated based on appointment percentage)
  • $100 monthly stipend for RVTs
  • Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program
  • Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee
• Additional Benefits
  • High-quality, low-cost medical plans to choose from
  • 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, vacation, and sick time as stipulated in policies or collective bargaining agreements
  • Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
  • Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities
  • WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
  • On-site Employee Assistance Program including free mental health services
  • Supplemental insurance including life, disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
  • Retirement benefit options including pension and retirement savings plans

Pay

$29.76 - $38.97 per hour

Schedule

• 40% time (approximately 16 hours per week)
• Variable shift: Days will vary, between 15:30-24:00 and 23:30-08:00
• 100% on-site

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

• Exposure to 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)
• Exposure to 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)
• Regular exposure to radioactive patients, zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, sick animals, hazardous materials, infectious diseases, and cleaning chemicals

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)

This is a critical position. Employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check, which may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment. This position has direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high-risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials.