Large Animal Clinic Support Technician (ANML TCHN VMTH)

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Large Animal Clinic Support 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 with the following benefits:

PERSONAL LEAVE

• Vacation - earn (3) three weeks per year!
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Sick Leave - eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)

COMPENSATION

• Competitive pay
• Shift Differentials

CE & Other BENEFITS

• $650 Continuing Education annual 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 to the employee

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.

Job Summary

Under Direction of the Large Animal Feed and Bedding Manager, order and maintain feed supply for multiple large animal species. Maintain patient stalls and holding areas. Transport large animal patients to various locations throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine complex. Provide patient care support to clinicians and technicians.

Apply By Date: October 27th 2026 by 11:59PM

Qualifications

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

• Current CA Class C driver's license.
• 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 working with & handling large domestic farm animals in a veterinary clinic.
• Knowledge of feeds and feeding to identify the different feeds and proportions for patients in a large animal clinic setting.
• Skill to recognize & handle difficult/unpleasant situations & individuals.
• Skills to understand written instructions on patient care and basic care of large animals.
• Skill in using a pitchfork, shovel, broom, gas powered vacuum and high-pressure water hose.
• Skill to drive a truck, tractor & forklift, pull a train of dump carts of way wagons & back a single trailer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling, restraining & transporting large domestic animals.
• Experience with minor plumbing and mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of VMACS computer system.
• Knowledge of horse movement protocols at the Center for Equine Health and the Gourley Center.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Large Animal Patient Transport
• 30% - Large Animal Technical Support
• 30% - Large Animal Feed and Bedding

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: $27.07/hr. - $31.87/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC Job Title: ANML TCHN VMTH
• UC Job Code: 004749
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Work Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts, hours to be arranged with the possibility of overtime.
• Location: Davis
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting or or .

• High quality and low-cost to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for and coverage for you and your family
• for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including , , , , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• , , and for eligible employees
• and Family Care discounts and resources
• to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• and for eligible employees

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 (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 - 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