Clinical Care Technician A/B NBC

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Clinical Care Technician A/B NBC

Job Profile Title

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing 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.Position located in Kennett Square, PA. No public transportation is available.

Job Description

Job 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 Biosecurity protocols. 

• Transporting bedding and feed material to and from patient areas.  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. 

• Assist in all areas as needed to ensure efficient operation of the hospital

This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1000. Please contact Kim Daley, Director of Nursing at kimdaley@upenn.edu or Sally Tunstall at tysons@vet.upenn.edu for further details regarding the sign-on incentive.

Qualifications:

Clinical Care Technician A
Qualifications:  High school graduate or equivalent required.  0-1 years of large animal handling experience required.  Ability to perform strenuous work and tolerate exposure to weather, chemicals and allergens required.  Valid driver’s license required.

Clinical Care Technician B 
Qualifications:  High school graduate or equivalent required.  1-3 years of equine experience required and completion of additional training as assigned.  Ability to perform strenuous work and tolerate exposure to weather, chemicals and allergens required.  Valid driver’s license required. 

Job Location - City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Dep