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Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Large Animal Clinic Ambulatory Patient Care 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.
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
Under supervision of the Large Animal Manager provide technical support for the LAC and Ambulatory services. Receive, handle, lead, lunge & restrain patients. Patients are primarily equines, but may include llamas, alpacas & other large domestic farm animals. Lead horses while jogging/walking for gait evaluation. Perform aseptic preparation of joints & areas for local nerve blocks or joint injections. Place IV catheters, collect samples & perform diagnostic testing, administer medical treatments, monitor patients, maintain accurate medical records & capture and document charges. Maintain supplies & equipment, restock service trucks, clean & disinfect work areas & equipment. Perform all duties in a way that does not result in actual or potential exposure of patients or personnel to infectious disease agents. Instruct students.
Apply By Date
1/1/2025 at 11:59pm
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.
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.
- Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
- No minimum educational requirement.
- Experience handling, restraining, and working with horses (healthy, sick, sedated, fractious) of all types and temperaments to ensure safety and effectiveness & anticipate potential problem horses & dangerous situations.
- Experience working with other livestock (ex: cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and camelids).
- Experience with medications, drugs, and fluids commonly used in horses and livestock and performing mathematical calculations to calculate doses.
- Experience with equine and livestock, husbandry, anatomy, behavior, and basic physiology to identify and describe abnormal physical signs and appearances.
- Experience monitoring patient vital signs and administering PO, IV, SQ, and IM medications.
- 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 and work effectively to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining a high level of productivity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
- Experience using Veterinary Medical & Administrative Computer System (VMACS), following VMTH patient care SOP's, safety and Infectious Disease Control protocols.
- Experience with all aspects of endoscopic procedures set up, use, sample collection, image capture, processing/disinfection etc.
- Experience providing treatments on patients with life threatening illness or injury based upon clinician's orders, and ability to provide technical assistance to clinician during life threatening situations including skill to perform CPR on neonatal large animal patients.
Key Responsibilities
- 80% - Technical Support for Large Animal Clinic Ambulatory Service & Patient Care
- 15% - Stock Field Service Headquarters
- 5% - Infection Disease Control and Sanitation
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
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.
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- 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. Work variable hours, some on call hours & occasional overtime, occasional weekends & holidays to meet operational needs. If scheduled on call", must be able to report to work within 45 minutes following call. Willingness to routinely assist veterinarian with euthanasia. May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including boots, gowns, lab coats, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers. Requires working with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gaseous anesthetics, radioactive patients, infectious and zoonotic diseases, and distraught clients. Work in crowded areas where strong odors are present, where exposure to bodily fluids & waste from domestic farm animals will occur and handle potentially infectious biological specimens. May hold horses for radiology, undergoing MRl's and Nuclear scintigraphy. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. Work with new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities as they are developed and implemented. Work in other VMTH areas as needed. No eating or drinking in surgery, treatment or procedure rooms and some other areas of the hospital.
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.
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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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