Overview
Large Animal Clinic Assistant Supervisor (ANML CARE HOSP SUPV 1 VMTH) Jobs in Davis, CA at University of California, Davis
Under general direction of the LAC Patient Care Services Managers, perform as a shift supervisor and assist in the day to day operations of the Large Animal Clinic. Evaluate staff on work performance, provide coaching and disciplinary actions. Assess daily service needs including appropriate staffing levels, work schedules, assignments and equipment needs. Supervise staffing changes to ensure coverage due to absences and designate staff to appropriate areas depending on case load and intensity. Provide technical training of veterinary technicians, students, and residents. Provide emergency and critical care to large animal patients and technical support to clinicians, staff and students. Responsible for administering treatments, monitoring patients with life-threatening illness or injury and maintain accurate medical records. Maintain supplies/equipment, perform lab tests, and maintain sanitary work environment & infectious disease control/sanitation.
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.
Apply By Date
04/18/2025 by 11:59 pm
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications – For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
Must obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within three months of date of hire.
No educational requirement.
Supervisor or lead experience in a veterinary clinic.
Experience assessing staffing needs and developing staff work schedules.
Experience handling, working with and restraining horses (healthy, sick, sedated and fractious) of all types and temperaments to ensure safety and potentially dangerous situations.
Experience providing technical assistance and patient care to clinicians and technicians for routine and critical situations.
Interpersonal communication and oral comprehension skills to clearly and effectively interact with individuals of varying backgrounds and perspectives; develop and facilitate collaborative working relationships between staff, students, clinicians and administration.
Skill to recognize and handle difficult/unpleasant situations and/or individuals, and using problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
Experience using VMACS.
Experience supervising in a fast paced dynamic environment with multiple interruptions and conflicting priorities.
Key Responsibilities
50% – Critical Care Nursing and Monitoring
35% – Supervise Staff
10% – Infection and Sanitation Control
5% – Facility and Equipment and Equipment Maintenance / Miscellaneous
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 Large Animal Clinic Assistant Supervisor 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
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
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range: $32.42 – $57.71/hourly
Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
Salary Grade: Grade 21
UC Job Title: ANML CARE VMTH SUPV 1
UC Job Code: 004769
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
Shift (Work Schedule): Variable hours to include evening, nights, weekends and graves.
Location: Davis, Ca
Union Representation: 99 – Non-Represented (PPSM)
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 rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
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High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
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
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
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
The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdasvispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
Work under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Working hours are subject to change and include days, swing, grave, weekdays, weekends, holidays and academic vacations. May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gowns, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves & head covers. Work occasional overtime as a result of emergency situations. Requires working with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gaseous anesthetics, zoonotic and infectious diseases, unpleasant odors and distraught clients. Work in other VMTH areas as needed.
Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
To learn more about our background check program, visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials
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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain – we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
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To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
Title: Large Animal Clinic Assistant Supervisor (ANML CARE HOSP SUPV 1 VMTH)
Company: University of California, Davis
Location: Davis, CA
