Large Animal Support Animal Technician (ANML TCHN VMTH)

About the role

Under supervision of the Large Animal Clinic Managers, provide support and assistance to the Animal Health Technicians, Veterinarians, and Veterinary students in the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Large Animal Clinic. Perform and communicate facility maintenance including work orders, specialty orders, and day‑to‑day maintenance needs. Ensure Infectious Disease Control (IDC) protocols are followed, cultures performed, results monitored, and appropriate action implemented.

The VMTH 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.

Benefits

• Personal Leave: Vacation – earn three weeks per year; 14 paid holidays annually; Sick leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum).
• Compensation: Competitive pay with shift differentials.
• Continuing Education & Other Benefits: $650 annual CE 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.
• University Benefits: High‑quality, low‑cost medical plans; UC‑paid dental and vision coverage for you and family; Retirement plans including Pension and other Retirement Savings Plans; Supplemental insurance (additional life, short/long‑term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity); Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance, Pay for Family Care and Bonding; Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts; Employee well‑being resources and programming; On‑site Employee Assistance Program including free mental health services; Generous paid holidays per UC policies or collective bargaining agreements; Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time per UC policies or collective bargaining agreements; Continuing Education allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program; Access to free professional development courses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license, driving record in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enrollment in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience using cleaning tools and other miscellaneous tools, pulling carts and trailers, driving trucks, tractors, forklifts, and backing a single trailer.
• Experience working with and restraining equines and other large domestic animals.
• Experience with farm animal husbandry and behavior sufficient to recognize a stable animal from an animal in distress.
• Experience with feeds and feeding, sufficient to identify different feeds and proportions.
• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people: clients, clinicians, students, and staff; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions regarding 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.

Responsibilities

• 80% – Sanitation & Infectious Disease Control
• 10% – Animal Handling & Transportation
• 5% – Feeding
• 5% – Animal Health Surveillance

Position Information

• Salary Range: $27.07/hr – $31.87/hr (bi‑weekly, step‑based)
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career, 50% time
• Shift / Work Schedule: Work days, swings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Location: Davis, CA (100% on‑site)
• Union Representation: TX – Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• UC Job Title / Code: ANML TCHN VMTH / 004749
• Number of Positions: 1 of 2

Physical Demands

• 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 (stairs or ladders) – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Reaching overhead – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Occasional up to 3 hours

Environmental Demands

• 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

Mental Demands

• 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

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campus. Work week may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Occasional overtime and various hours on short notice may be required. This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures per Federal and State laws and University policy. May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods (gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves, head covers, shoe covers, cap). Regular exposure to sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gaseous anesthetics, zoonotic and infectious diseases, unpleasant odors, distraught clients, dead animals, and bodily tissue. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines. Work in other areas as needed.

Special Requirements

• Critical position as defined by UC Policy – employment contingent upon clearing a criminal background check, and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: Final candidate must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct; any current allegations or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; any departure after notice of allegations or while under investigation; or any appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.