Shelter Medicine Spay/Neuter Supervisor (ANML CARE HOSP SUPV 1)

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Location Davis

Full / Part Time Full Time

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Job Summary

Provide immediate supervision to a team of technical employees. In conjunction with staff veterinarians, assess Service needs including daily operations and procedure scheduling, staffing levels, work schedules and equipment requirements.

Assess and provide staff training needs, develop, manage and update training protocols and documentation. Responsible for direct supervision of skilled employees including probationary and annual reviews, counseling and disciplinary action, managing appropriate staffing levels, and evaluating clinical competency.

Research and order new supplies and equipment. Provide para-veterinary technical, anesthesia and nursing support for a variety of invasive, non-invasive and diagnostic procedures.

Provide instruction to staff, students, and clinicians in proper techniques for restraint and handling of patients, nursing care, administering treatments and obtaining a variety of diagnostic samples.

Provide equipment and facility stocking, cleaning and maintenance.

Apply By Date

October 20, 2024 at 11 : 59pm - 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and / or educational degree if required of the position.

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
• Experience supervising staff in a veterinary clinic setting; skills to recognize, assess, and provide staff mentoring in conflict resolution and technical skills.
• Experience writing and conducting performance evaluations based on position descriptions and established expectations.
• Experience administering a variety of prescribed anesthetic and peri-anesthetic drugs and inducing and maintaining anesthesia in small animal patients.
• Experience using anesthetic delivery, support, and monitoring equipment, assessing patient status and independently responding to changes.
• Experience working independently or as part of a team to coordinate, facilitate, set up equipment, troubleshoot and anticipate needs for activities in assigned areas in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to work with a diverse group of people, to include, clinicians, students, and staff in an accurate, professional, and collegial manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an animal shelter and / or high-volume surgical setting as an animal health technician and / or RVT.
• Experience providing instruction to students, staff, and / or volunteers in the restraint of small animal patients and administration of medications.
• Experience instructing students and staff in a variety of procedures typically performed in a high-volume setting.
• Experience operating common computer database systems.

Key Responsibilities

• 75% - TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND PATIENT CARE
• 20% - SUPERVISORY DUTIES
• 5% - INSTRUCTION AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE
• 0% - MISC

Department Overview

This position is assigned to the Shelter Medicine Spay / Neuter Service within the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, to assist in the support of high-quality, high-volume spay / neuter surgeons by supervising a team of Animal Health Technicians and instructing senior veterinary students and undergraduate interns.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range : $32.42 / hr. - $57.71 / hr.
• Salary Frequency : Biweekly
• Salary Grade : 21 CT
• UC Job Title : ANML CARE HOSP SUPV 1
• Number of Positions : 1
• Appointment Type : Career
• Percentage of Time : 100%
• Shift Hours : Manager will advise
• Location : Davis, CA
• Union Representation : No
• Benefits Eligible : Yes
• Hybrid / Remote / On-Site : On-Site

Benefits

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• For eligible roles, 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 Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis 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

• Mental Demands - Analytical and Problem Solving - Constantly, Confidentiality - Constantly, Constant Interruptions - Constantly, Customer Contact - Occasionally, Detailed Work - Constantly, Language - Constantly, Math - Constantly, Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Constantly, Reading (documents or instruments) - Constantly, Reasoning - Constantly, Training - Frequently, Verbal Communication - Constantly, Written Communication - Constantly
• Physical Demands - Carrying - Constantly, Attendance - Constantly, Cleaning - Constantly, Kneeling - Constantly, Pulling - Frequently, Pushing - Frequently, Reaching - Constantly, Removing - Constantly, Sitting - Occasionally, Speaking - Constantly, Squatting, Stooping, Bending - Constantly, Standing - Constantly, Twisting - Constantly, Walking - Constantly, Writing - Constantly, Grasp - Constantly, Talk or Hear - Constantly
• Lifting Requirements - Up to 10 Pounds (Sedentary) - Constantly, Up to 25 Pounds (Light) - Occasionally, Up to 50 Pounds (Medium) - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity Requirements - Close Visual Acuity (e.g., viewing a computer screen; using measurement devices) - Constantly, Distance Visual Acuity - Occasionally, Color Visual Acuity - Constantly, Peripheral Visual Acuity - Occasionally, Depth Perception - Constantly
• Noise Conditions - Quiet Noise Conditions - Occasionally, Moderate Noise Conditions - Constantly, Ability to Adjust Focus - Constantly
• Physical Demands (Elements Exposed to) - Blood - Constantly, Chemicals - Constantly, Dirt - Frequently, Fumes - Occasionally, Hazards - Constantly, Heat / Cold - Occasionally, Toxins - Frequently
• Equipment Used to Perform the Duties - Calculator - Occasionally, Chemicals - Constantly, Cleaners - Frequently, Computer and Peripheral Equipment - Constantly, Copier - Occasionally, Fax - Occasionally, Machines - Occasionally, Mops / Brooms - Frequently, Scanner - Occasionally, Telephone - Occasionally, Tools - Occasionally, Surgical Face Mask - Constantly, Gloves (rubber, latex) - Constantly

Work Environment

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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.

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

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