Under supervision of the Specialty Services Manager and the acting Integrative Medicine Service Chief, provide paraveterinary technical, nursing and administrative support to the Integrative Medicine service. Working with members of the Integrative Medicine team, develop an organized workflow that maximizes efficiency and ensures the services' ability to provide excellent patient care, client care, referring veterinarian service, professional student instruction, and veterinary resident and technician training. Facilitate daily receiving of outpatient and drop-off appointments. Carry out prescribed IM and rehab treatment plans, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises and therapy modalities, for patients, including inpatient and day boarding patients. Communicate with clients on scheduling, instruction for at home care of their pets, and follow-up calls. Provide communication and care of patients shared with other VMTH services. Coordinate consults with various other services in the VMTH. Provide technical support to clinical trials, student instruction and performance of various veterinary technical tasks for small, large and exotic animals.
This position ends 4 months from date of hire with the possibility of extension.
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
10/27/2026 by 11:59 pm
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Must possess a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) or obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
- No minimum education required.
- Experience working in a small animal veterinary hospital as a veterinary technician.
- Experience obtaining a variety of biological samples.
- Experience restraining and safely handling all types of small and large domestic animals including animals known to be fractious with people and other animals.
- Experience working with minimum direction, flexible enough to use sound judgment in frequently changing situations, and skills to communicate professionally.
- Skill to palpate patients, take vital signs, observe patient condition, and accurately document findings in the medical record.
- Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of students, staff, clinicians and clients with varying backgrounds and perspectives and the skill to recognize and manage difficult situations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
- Current CCRA, CCRVN, CCRP or VMRT Certification.
- Ability to organize and present information to individuals and small groups.
Key Responsibilities
- 75% - Technical Support
- 25% - Administrative Support
- 0% - Miscellaneous
Department Overview
The 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 Small Animal Integrative Medicine Technician to work alongside our world leading emergency and critical care faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.
As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our limited technicians are provided the following benefits:
PERSONAL LEAVE
- 14 paid Holidays annually
- Sick Leave - eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)
COMPENSATION
Other BENEFITS
- Choice of medical plans.
- Supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness and/or hospital indemnity)
- Legal plan.
- Disability, life & accident insurance.
- Tax-savings programs: Tax Savings on Insurance Premiums (TIP) Health Flexible Spending Account
- Family care resources.
- Pet insurance.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $29.76 - $38.97
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 214
- UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH
- UC Job Code: 004751
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Limited
- Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
- Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with a 60 min meal period.
- Location: Davis, Ca
- 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 by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
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
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 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 occasional overtime and various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages and holiday shifts). This position works under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients. May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.
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
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
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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.
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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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University of California - Davis
flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
Sep 29, 2026