Orthopedic AVSC Floater Technician; ANML HEALTH TCHN | at Uni

Orthopedic AVSC Floater Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN
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Under the direction of the Small Animal Surgical Services/Anesthesia manager, the Orthopedic Surgery Supervisor and the Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center (AVSC) supervisor, facilitate the scheduling of Orthopedic Surgery patients and manage patient care and client communication within the Orthopedic Surgery Service. Rotate between the VMTH and AVSC. Work cooperatively with others to foster strong team commitments toward achieving Surgery services objectives.

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. Client communication and education, including patient admissions and discharges.

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License or obtain within 3 months from hire date.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Experience with animal restraint, venipuncture, and placing vascular and urinary catheters.
• Proficient in administering and maintaining anesthesia and overseeing recovery.
• Experience calculating and administering medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscular or orally.
• Proficient in identifying and navigating challenging situations with tact and professionalism.

• Experience handling complications of various surgical procedures and anticipating quick responses.
• Skill to maintain flexibility in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skill to aseptically scrub, gown, and glove.
• Skill to work cooperatively with others to foster strong team commitments toward achieving Surgery services objectives.

• 40% – SERVICE SUPPORT
• 30% – SURGERY FUNCTIONS
• 30% – ANESTHESIA SUPPORT

Join the most innovative veterinary team in the country. As part of the top‑ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided the following benefits.

• Vacation: 3 weeks per year
• Paid Holidays: 14 per year
• Sick Leave: up to 8 hours per month
• Competitive pay
• Shift differentials
• Continuing Education allowance: $750 annually
• $100 monthly stipend for RVTs
• Wellness and on‑site Employee Assistance Program
• Scrubs provided at no cost
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family

• Maneuver/lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Handle animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, bend, kneel, squat, reach above shoulder level and move on hard surfaces up to 8–10 hours daily.
• Wear protective clothing for extended periods including gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.

• Work occasional overtime; schedule subject to change with prior notice.
• Work under Medical Surveillance procedures.
• Exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals and radioactive patients.
• Work with or around sick animals, hazardous materials, and infectious diseases.
• No eating or drinking in surgery or treatment rooms.
• Must enroll in the DMV pull notice system.
• Smoke and Tobacco free environment policy.

• Background check required; clear criminal background, drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• Misconduct disclosure requirement for final conditional offer.

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.

the UC Davis Health Employment portal. The position opens on 02/12/2025 by 11:59 pm.

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.