Equine Medicine Technician – Specialty Services

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

14 paid holidays

Sick leave

CE allowance

RVT monthly stipend

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a Large Animal Equine Medicine Technician to provide technical support for equine medicine and specialty services. The role includes performing diagnostic exams, maintaining records, preparing for procedures, and assisting with treatments for horses on a 100% on-site basis at the Davis campus.

The position requires experience with equine patients, medication administration, lab coordination and strong communication with a teaching hospital team.

Qualifications

• Must obtain VACSP within 3 months of hire.
• Experience monitoring patient vital signs and administering PO, IV, SQ & IM medications.
• Extensive experience handling, restraining and working with horses (sick, healthy, sedated and fractious).
• Experience with medications, drugs, and fluids used in horses and calculating doses.
• Familiarity with equine husbandry, anatomy, behavior and basic physiology to identify abnormal signs.
• Strong oral and written communication to interact with clients, veterinarians, students and staff.
• Ability to handle difficult/unpleasant situations and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Technical Support to LA Equine Medicine and Specialty Services.
• 20% - Nursing and Technical Duties for Other Large Animal Services.
• 10% - Infectious Disease Control and Sanitation

Skills

Horse handling

Vital signs monitoring

Animal restraint

Medical administration (PO/IV/SQ/IM)

Interpersonal communication

Tools

VMACS

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a Large Animal Equine Medicine Technician to provide technical support for equine medicine and specialty services. The role includes performing diagnostic exams, maintaining records, preparing for procedures, and assisting with treatments for horses on a 100% on-site basis at the Davis campus.

The position requires experience with equine patients, medication administration, lab coordination and strong communication with a teaching hospital team.