University of California - Davis
Large Animal Support Animal Technician (ANML TCHN VMTH)
University of California - Davis, Davis, California, us, 95617
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Job ID 81291
Location Davis
Full/Part Time Part Time
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Job Summary
Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Large Animal Support Animal 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.
Under supervision of the Large Animal Clinic Managers, provide support and assistance to the Animal Health Technicians, Veterinarians, & Veterinary students in the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Large Animal Clinic. Perform & communicate to Large Animal Clinic Managers the facility maintenance including WOs, specialty orders and day to day maintenance needs. Ensure Infectious Disease Control (IDC) protocols are followed, cultures performed, results monitored, & appropriate action implemented.
Apply By Date 10/16/2025
RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis.
The position can be filled prior to the removal date.
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
No minimum license required. 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 using cleaning tools & other miscellaneous tools, pulling carts and trailers, driving trucks, tractors, forklifts, and backing a single trailer. Experience maintaining cleanliness of stalls, equipment & facility. Experience with farm animal husbandry and behavior sufficient to recognize a stable animal from an animal in distress. Experience working with and restraining equines & other large domestic animals. Experience with feeds & feeding, sufficient to identify different feeds & proportions. Oral & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people: clients, clinicians, students, & staff and understand and follow verbal and written instructions in regard to basic care of large animals.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience loading and hauling horses and cattle in trailers. Experience with minor plumbing and mechanical repairs. Knowledge of computer use sufficient to read and send emails and check environmental culture results from the laboratory. Knowledge of zoonotic diseases in farm animals.
Key Responsibilities
80% - Sanitation & Infectious Disease Control 10% - Animal Handling & Transportation 5% - Feeding 5% - Animal Health Surveillance
Department Overview
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.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range: $23.84-$28.07/hour Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly Salary Grade: 212 UC Job Title: ANML TCHN VMTH UC Job Code: 004749 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 50% Variable Shift (Work Schedule): Variable hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Location: Davis Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals Benefits Eligible: This position is 100% on-site
Benefits
As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided the following benefits:
Job ID 81291
Location Davis
Full/Part Time Part Time
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Email this Job
Job Summary
Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Large Animal Support Animal 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.
Under supervision of the Large Animal Clinic Managers, provide support and assistance to the Animal Health Technicians, Veterinarians, & Veterinary students in the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Large Animal Clinic. Perform & communicate to Large Animal Clinic Managers the facility maintenance including WOs, specialty orders and day to day maintenance needs. Ensure Infectious Disease Control (IDC) protocols are followed, cultures performed, results monitored, & appropriate action implemented.
Apply By Date 10/16/2025
RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis.
The position can be filled prior to the removal date.
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
No minimum license required. 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 using cleaning tools & other miscellaneous tools, pulling carts and trailers, driving trucks, tractors, forklifts, and backing a single trailer. Experience maintaining cleanliness of stalls, equipment & facility. Experience with farm animal husbandry and behavior sufficient to recognize a stable animal from an animal in distress. Experience working with and restraining equines & other large domestic animals. Experience with feeds & feeding, sufficient to identify different feeds & proportions. Oral & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people: clients, clinicians, students, & staff and understand and follow verbal and written instructions in regard to basic care of large animals.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience loading and hauling horses and cattle in trailers. Experience with minor plumbing and mechanical repairs. Knowledge of computer use sufficient to read and send emails and check environmental culture results from the laboratory. Knowledge of zoonotic diseases in farm animals.
Key Responsibilities
80% - Sanitation & Infectious Disease Control 10% - Animal Handling & Transportation 5% - Feeding 5% - Animal Health Surveillance
Department Overview
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.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range: $23.84-$28.07/hour Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly Salary Grade: 212 UC Job Title: ANML TCHN VMTH UC Job Code: 004749 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 50% Variable Shift (Work Schedule): Variable hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Location: Davis Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals Benefits Eligible: This position is 100% on-site
Benefits
As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided the following benefits: