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Large Animal Support Animal Technician (ANML TCHN VMTH)

University of California, Davis · Davis, CA · 1 wk ago
Engineering$54k–$63k/yrPart-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • Valid California driver's license
  • No minimum education required
  • Experience using cleaning tools & other miscellaneous tools
  • Experience maintaining cleanliness of stalls, equipment & facility
  • Experience working with and restraining equines & other large domestic animals
  • Experience with farm animal husbandry and behavior
  • Oral & written communication & interpersonal skills

Qualifications

  • Experience loading and hauling horses and cattle in trailers
  • Knowledge of computer use
  • Knowledge of zoonotic diseases in farm animals

Benefits

  • High quality and low-cost medical plans
  • UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums
  • Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
  • Paid Holidays annually
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time
  • Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
  • Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities
  • WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
  • On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
  • Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
  • Retailer benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

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 - Occasional Up to 3 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

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 - Occasional Up to 3 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 - Frequent 3 to 6 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

  • Smoke and tobacco free campus
  • Work week may include weekdays, weekends & holidays
  • Occasional overtime and various hours on short notice
  • This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review
  • May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time
  • Regular exposure to dead animals & bodily tissue

Special Requirements

  • Criminal background check(s)
  • Drug screening
  • Medical evaluation clearance
  • 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.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

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.

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