Veterinary Technician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

JOB SUMMARY

As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided with 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 Differentials

CE & 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 employee

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.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Large Animal Critical Care Supervisor provide routine and intensive nursing care in the Large Animal ICU, NICU and Isolation units. Perform patient monitoring, treatments, basic laboratory tests, maintain unit readiness, restock supplies, and provide infectious disease control and sanitation according to Large Animal Clinic protocols. Provide technical support to other Large Animal Clinic services.

Apply By Date: 04/12/2026 by 11:59PM

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

- Must possess a valid Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 3 months of date of hire.
- No minimum education requirement.
- Experience handling, restraining and working with horses (sick, healthy, sedated and fractious).
- Experience monitoring patient vital signs and administering PO, IV, SQ & IM medications.
- Experience with medications, drugs, and fluids commonly used in horses and performing mathematical calculations to calculate doses.
- Experience with equine husbandry, anatomy, behavior, and basic physiology to identify and describe abnormal physical signs and appearances.
- Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people to include clients, veterinarians, students, and staff.
- Skill to recognize and handle difficult/unpleasant situations and/or individuals, and using problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Valid CA Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
- Experience working with other livestock (ex: cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and camelids).
- Experience with routine laboratory tests performing PCV, TP, electrolytes, blood gases, glucose, osm, COP, BUN, creatinine, WBC, urinalysis, fibrinogen estimation, colostrum specific gravity, equine blood type-agglutination test diagnostic sampling, and understanding normal values.
- Skill to perform emergency care procedures & provide technical assistance during life threatening situations according to established protocols and to manage various treatment apparatus i.e. fluid therapy catheters, urinary catheter, nasogastric tubes, IV infusion pumps, blood pressure monitors, recording patient behavior, bodily functions using appropriate medical terminology and placing IV catheters and nasogastric tubes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- 70% - Patient Care and Technical Support for LA ICU/ISO
- 20% - Nursing and Technical Duties for Other Large Animal Services
- 10% - Infection and Sanitation Control

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.

POSITION INFORMATION

- Salary or Pay Range: $28.34/hr. - $37.11/hr.
- Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
- Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH
- UC Job Code: 004751
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 50%
- Shift (Work Schedule): Hours will consist of days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Location: Davis
- Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site

BENEFITS

Outstanding 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 below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy 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: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• 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 annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public 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 here

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
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - 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
- 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. Work under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Working hours are subject to change and include days, swing, grave, weekdays, weekends, holidays and academic vacations. May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including gowns, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers. Work occasional overtime as a result of emergency situations. Requires working with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gaseous anesthetics, zoonotic and infectious diseases, unpleasant odors and distraught clients. Work in other VMTH areas as needed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A CULTURE OF OPPORTUNITY AND BELONGING

At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together. As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here.

The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. To view the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role - or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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