Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3)

University of California Davis • Davis, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 9h ago

Job ID: 73874

Location: Davis

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Small Animal Surgical Services/Anesthesia manager and the Orthopedic Surgery Supervisor and the Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center (AVSC) supervisor, facilitates the scheduling of Orthopedic Surgery patients and manages patient care and client communication within the Orthopedic Surgery Service. This role is responsible for ensuring patient care standards for hospitalized patients, preparing patients for surgery, participating in surgeries as a surgical assistant, circulating in the operating room, and providing anesthesia support, including induction, monitoring, and post-surgical recovery of patients. Additionally, responsibilities include client communication and education, including patient admissions and discharges. This position will rotate between the VMTH and AVSC. Work cooperatively with others to foster strong team commitments towards achieving Surgery services objectives.

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: 11/20/2024 by 11:59 pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
Must have valid California driver's license.
No educational requirement.
Experience with animal restraint and performing venipuncture and placing vascular and urinary catheters.
Experience in calculating and administering medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or orally.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to engage effectively with diverse students, staff, clinicians, and clients.
Proficient in identifying and navigating challenging or difficult situations and individuals with tact and professionalism.
Proficient in administering and maintaining anesthesia, as well as overseeing recovery in veterinary patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience handling complications of various surgical procedures; anticipating and responding quickly to surgeons and patient's needs.
Skill to aseptically scrub, gown, and glove.
Skill to maintain flexibility in continuously changing and fast-paced work environment.
Skill to work cooperatively with others to foster strong team commitments towards achieving Surgery service objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

40% - Service Support
40% - Surgery Functions
20% - Anesthesia Support

Department Overview:

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.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a surgical 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.

Benefits:

As part of the top-ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided the following benefits:

Vacation - earn (3) three weeks per year!
14 paid Holidays annually
Sick Leave - eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)
Competitive pay
Shift Differentials
$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

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $28.96 - $43.83 /hourly
Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
Salary Grade: 189
UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 3
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
Shift Hours: Monday - Friday; Hours TBD
Location: Davis, Ca
Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 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:

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

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

Work Environment:

Work occasional overtime; work schedule subject to change with prior notification.
Requires working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients.

Special Requirements:

This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s).
This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high-risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground.

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