Large Animal Clinic Support Technician (ANML TCHN VMTH)
University of California - Davis
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Job summary
University of California - Davis VMTH seeks a Large Animal Clinic Support Technician to assist world-leading faculty clinicians and technicians, supporting teaching and animal care.
Under direction of the Large Animal Feed and Bedding Manager, you will order and maintain feed, care for patient stalls, and transport large animals across the School of Veterinary Medicine complex. This is a 100% on-site role in Davis, CA.
Qualifications
- Current CA Class C driver's license.
- No minimum education required.
- Experience working with and handling large domestic farm animals in a veterinary clinic.
- Knowledge of feeds and feeding to identify feeds and proportions for patients.
- Skill to recognize and handle difficult/unpleasant situations.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions on patient care and large animal handling.
- Skill in using a pitchfork, shovel, broom, gas-powered vacuum and high-pressure water hose.
- Skill to drive a truck, tractor & forklift, back a trailer and pull carts.
Responsibilities
- 40% - Large Animal Patient Transport
- 30% - Large Animal Technical Support
- 30% - Large Animal Feed and Bedding
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Job description
Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Large Animal Clinic Support 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:
- Vacation - earn (3) three weeks per year!
- 14 paid Holidays annually
- Sick Leave - eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)
- Competitive pay
- Shift Differentials
- $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
Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.
Under Direction of the Large Animal Feed and Bedding Manager, order and maintain feed supply for multiple large animal species. Maintain patient stalls and holding areas. Transport large animal patients to various locations throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine complex. Provide patient care support to clinicians and technicians.
October 27th 2026 by 11:59PM
- Current CA Class C driver's license.
- 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 education required.
- Experience working with & handling large domestic farm animals in a veterinary clinic.
- Knowledge of feeds and feeding to identify the different feeds and proportions for patients in a large animal clinic setting.
- Skill to recognize & handle difficult/unpleasant situations & individuals.
- Skills to understand written instructions on patient care and basic care of large animals.
- Skill in using a pitchfork, shovel, broom, gas powered vacuum and high-pressure water hose.
- Skill to drive a truck, tractor & forklift, pull a train of dump carts of way wagons & back a single trailer.
- Experience handling, restraining & transporting large domestic animals.
- Experience with minor plumbing and mechanical repairs.
- Knowledge of VMACS computer system.
- Knowledge of horse movement protocols at the Center for Equine Health and the Gourley Center.
- 40% - Large Animal Patient Transport
- 30% - Large Animal Technical Support
- 30% - Large Animal Feed and Bedding
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.
- Salary or Pay Range: $27.07 /hr. - $31.87 /hr.
- Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
- Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC Job Title: ANML TCHN VMTH
- UC Job Code: 004749
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): Work Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts, hours to be arranged with the possibility of overtime.
- Location: Davis
- Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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). Work all holidays and weekends. Must be able to accommodate periodic shifts changes (day, swing, night, weekends and holiday). This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head cover. 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 a dusty or wet and smelly environment with sick and potentially dangerous large domestic farm animals.
- 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.
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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