Large Animal Clinic Equine Surgery Receiving Technician; ANML HEALTH TCHN VMTH

Overview

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Large Animal Clinic Equine Surgery Receiving 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 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 RVT stipend
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program
• Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee

• Under general supervision of the Large Animal Clinic Patient Care Manager and Equine surgeons, provide technical support for the Equine Surgery Receiving services and other Large Animal Clinic services.
• Coordinate the receiving and surgery schedule for faculty, residents and interns daily.
• Act as a liaison between client services staff and equine surgery coordinator to facilitate incoming and hospitalized patients.
• Facilitate daily caseload with support services (e.g., advanced imaging, operating room, farrier) to ensure efficient service operations.
• Receive, handle, and restrain patients (equines, llamas, and alpacas).
• Assist in the Large Animal Operating Room with Equine Surgery patients; prepare patients for anesthesia induction; position patients for surgeries; sterile prep; assist surgeons during major and minor surgeries.
• Collect samples, perform diagnostic testing, administer medical treatments, monitor patients, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Assist clinical students with treatments and teach best practices for routine and emergency care.

• Must possess a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) or obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience and skill in handling, restraining, and working with horses of all types and temperaments; ability to move quickly with fractious horses and anticipate potential problems to ensure safety and effectiveness of restraint.
• Experience with aseptic technique, medication administration, fluids commonly used in equines, dose calculations, bandaging and wound care, basic technical diagnostic and patient care procedures.
• Experience with equine husbandry, anatomy, behavior, and basic physiology; identify abnormal signs.
• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, clinicians, students, and staff.
• Ability to recognize and handle difficult or unpleasant situations and/or individuals.

• Current CA Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Experience using VMACS.
• Skill to perform emergency care procedures and provide technical assistance during life-threatening situations; manage treatment apparatus (fluid therapy catheters, urinary catheter, nasogastric tubes, IV pumps, BP monitors, etc.).
• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and equipment.

• 90% – Equine Surgery Service Technical Support and Patient Care
• 10% – Infection and Sanitation Control

• Salary range: $27.51/hr – $36.03/hr
• Salary Frequency: UCHRLY - Hourly Rate
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH
• UC Job Code: 004751
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 75% Variable
• Shift: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, 30-minute lunch; variable on-call hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits and workplace policies are described by UC Davis and the applicable collective bargaining agreements. This position is subject to background checks and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and other pre-employment requirements. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.