Evening Large Animal Veterinary Technician

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,603 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center is seeking new team members to join our large animal veterinary hospital. Our Clinical Care Technicians play a vital role in the patient care team, assisting in providing exceptional care for equine patients as well as a variety of other farm animals.

We offer both inpatient and outpatient services in a busy, fast-paced environment where excellent patient care is our top priority.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of large animal handling experience required.
• 1-3 years of equine experience required.

Responsibilities

• Providing general patient care including grooming, daily stall cleaning and disinfecting, feeding and watering, walking, applying standing wraps, and stocking clinical areas.
• Horse handling and restraint for procedures, medical exams and surgery, hydrotherapy, and additional animal husbandry duties as assigned.
• Maintain patient treatment areas and equipment after procedures have been completed in addition to other housekeeping or grounds keeping tasks as assigned. Documenting stall cleaning status as needed and following Bio security protocols.
• Transporting bedding and feed material to and from patient areas, and operating a variety of motorized equipment including forklift, tractor and standard dump truck. Assisting with movement of large patients and patient supplies including transport of down or deceased animals.
• Collaborating frequently with other members of the clinical care team.
• Client interactions including admitting and discharging patients.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Large animal handling

Equine experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center is seeking new team members to join our large animal veterinary hospital. Our Clinical Care Technicians play a vital role in the patient care team, assisting in providing exceptional care for equine patients as well as a variety of other farm animals.

We offer both inpatient and outpatient services in a busy, fast-paced environment where excellent patient care is our top priority.