Large Animal Veterinary Technician; ANML HEALTH TCHN VMTH

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Large Animal Critical Care Supervisor, provide routine and intensive nursing care in the Large Animal ICU, NICU and Isolation units. Perform patient monitoring, treatments, basic laboratory tests, maintain unit readiness, restock supplies, and provide infectious disease control and sanitation according to Large Animal Clinic protocols. Provide technical support to other Large Animal Clinic services.

This position ends 10 months from date of hire with the possibility of extension.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 3 months of date of hire.
• No minimum education requirement.
• Experience handling, restraining and working with horses (sick, healthy, sedated and fractious).
• Experience monitoring patient vital signs and administering PO, IV, SQ & IM medications.
• Experience with medications, drugs, and fluids commonly used in horses and performing mathematical calculations to calculate doses.
• Experience with equine husbandry, anatomy, behavior, and basic physiology to identify and describe abnormal physical signs and appearances.
• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people including clients, veterinarians, students and staff.
• Skill to recognize and handle difficult/unpleasant situations and/or individuals and using problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Experience working with other livestock (e.g., cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and camelids).
• Experience with routine laboratory tests: PCV, TP, electrolytes, blood gases, glucose, osm, COP, BUN, creatinine, WBC, urinalysis, fibrinogen estimation, colostrum specific gravity, equine blood type-agglutination test, diagnostic sampling, and understanding normal values.
• Skill to perform emergency care procedures and provide technical assistance during life-threatening situations according to established protocols, and to manage various treatment apparatus (fluid therapy catheters, urinary catheter, nasogastric tubes, IV infusion pumps, blood pressure monitors, patient behavior recording).

• 70% - Patient Care and Technical Support for LA ICU/ISO
• 20% - Nursing & Technical Duties for other Large Animal units
• 10% - Infection and Sanitation Control

• Salary or Pay Range: $28.34 - $37.11 per hour
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 214
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  ANML HEALTH TCHN 2 VMTH
• UC Job Code: 004751
• Number of Positions: 3
• Appointment Type: Staff:
  Limited
• Percentage of Time: 40% Variable
• Shift (Work Schedule): Hours to be arranged, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Location: Davis, CA
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site.

• 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

• This is a critical position; employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• This position involves direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high-risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials.

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.