Large Animal Clinical Care Technician
About The Position
The University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center is seeking new team members to join our large animal veterinary hospital. Our large animal veterinary Clinical Care Technicians play a vital role in the patient care team. They assist in providing exceptional care for equine patients as well as a variety of other farm animal species. We offer both inpatient and outpatient services in a busy, fast paced environment where excellent patient care is our top priority. Penn Vet's New Bolton Center provides an internationally renowned standard of care. Located on a campus of some 700 acres in Chester County, Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center has one of the largest caseloads of any academic large animal hospital in the nation. This position is located in Kennett Square, PA. No public transportation available. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Animal Health and Clinical Service lead, the Clinical Care Technician is responsible for maintaining the safety of the patients and the staff and general animal husbandry duties. This position is an evening schedule.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- 0-1 years of large animal handling experience required (for Clinical Care Technician A).
- 1-3 years of equine experience required (for Clinical Care Technician B).
- Ability to perform strenuous work and tolerate exposure to weather, chemicals, and allergens required.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of additional training as assigned (for Clinical Care Technician B).
Responsibilities
- Providing general patient care including grooming, daily stall cleaning and disinfecting, feeding and watering, walking, applying standing wraps, and stocking clinical areas.
- Horse handling and restraint for procedures, medical exams and surgery, hydrotherapy, and additional animal husbandry duties as assigned.
- Maintain patient treatment areas and equipment after procedures have been completed in addition to other housekeeping or grounds keeping tasks as assigned. Documenting stall cleaning status as needed and following Bio security protocols.
- Transporting bedding and feed material to and from patient areas, and operating a variety of motorized equipment including forklift, tractor and standard dump truck. Assisting with movement of large patients and patient supplies including transport of down or deceased animals.
- Collaborating frequently with other members of the clinical care team.
- Client interactions including admitting and discharging patients.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts and special services (arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks)
- Flexible work options
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
