Livestock Medicine Service Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH)

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81008

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Davis

Full / Part Time

Part Time

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Job Summary

Independent of supervision in a hospital setting, in accordance with orders provided by veterinarians, provide technical support for the Large Animal Livestock Medicine and Surgery Unit. Provide routine and critical care to Livestock patients (cattle, sheep, goats, swine). Provide technical assistance to clinicians, residents, students and other technicians. Monitor & record maintain & recover anesthetized animals. Collect samples and perform diagnostic testing, restrain patients, use livestock chutes and equipment, administer treatments, maintain accurate medical records, perform surgical nursing, provide outpatient receiving support, monitor anesthesia. Provide on call coverage for Livestock Medicine and other Large Animal Clinic services. Maintain supplies and equipment, restock and clean and disinfect work areas and equipment, milk cows, instruct students and new technicians. Perform all duties in a way that does not result in actual or potential exposure of patients or personnel to infectious disease agents.

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 apply by date.

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10 / 06 / 2025 by 11 : 59 pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Current CA Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience handling, restraining & working with livestock.
• Experience with medications and fluids commonly used in livestock.
• Experience monitoring patient's vital signs, observing & recording patient behavior & bodily functions, and experience with fluid therapy and catheter care.
• Oral & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people to include clients, clinicians, students & staff to ensure understanding in receiving & giving instructions.
• Skills to identify abnormal physical signs and appearances, while having basic knowledge of livestock husbandry, anatomy, behavior & basic physiology.
• Skills to perform mathematical calculations to calculate appropriate doses for patients.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

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.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Livestock Medicine Service 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 the following benefits :

PERSONAL LEAVE

COMPENSATION

CE & Other BENEFITS

annual allowance

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Physical Demands

Environmental Demands

Mental Demands

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

This position works under Medical Surveillance procedures & review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations & University Policy. Working hours subject to change and include primary and on call shifts and include days, swing, grave, weekdays, weekends, holidays & academic vacations. If scheduled on call" must be able to report to work within 45 minutes following call. Work occasional overtime & various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages & holiday shifts). May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including boots, scrubs, gowns, coveralls, Tyvek suits, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves & head covers. Requires working with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gaseous anesthetics, infectious & zoonotic diseases & distraught clients. May hold animals for radiology, undergoing MRI's and Nuclear scintigraphy. Work with new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities as they are developed and implemented. No eating or drinking in surgery, treatment or procedure rooms and some other areas of the hospital. Work in crowded areas where strong odors are present, where exposure to bodily fluids and waste from domestic farm animals may occur and handle potentially infectious biological specimens.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. 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.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. 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.

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Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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