Veterinary Clinical Education Specialist Emergency & Critical Care

Classification Title:

Education/Training Specialist II

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Veterinary ECC Technician ready to revolutionize the way we transform career pathways from day-one Assistants to elite Specialist Technicians empowering our team from within The University of Florida Emergency & Critical Care team is hiring an innovative ECC Clinical Education Specialist (ECC-CES) to help define how emergency medicine is taught across our ER ICU and Progressive Care Ward (PCW).

What Youll Do:
Drive Educational Innovation: Manage our ECC Trainee Technicians training of new ECC hires Nursing Internships and volunteer coordination.
Modernize Learning: Utilize cutting-edge digital tracking tools to set top-tier clinical standards.
Mentor & Lead: Provide hands-on coaching lead technician continuing education guide staff toward VTS certification and support seasoned VTS technicians with ongoing career advancement.

Why Join the University of Florida
As a full-time TEAMS employee at UF youll enjoy a comprehensive compensation and perks package designed to support your total well-being:
Generous Time Away: Paid state holidays plus extensive paid leave accruals.
Comprehensive Health & Retirement Benefits: Excellent health insurance options dental vision wellness programs and retirement plans including generous employer contributions.
In-house social worker: Orchestrates staff wellness initiatives within the hospital.
Educational Growth: Employee tuition assistance programs and continuous professional development opportunities.
Ready to elevate your passion for ECC into a career-defining leadership role

Candidates selected for in-person interviews will participate in a structured assessment process designed to evaluate communication skills clinical expertise teaching ability and alignment with the educational mission of the role. The interview process will consist of:
Panel interview and behavioral-based questions
A brief teaching demonstration (approximately 5-10 minutes) on either an ECC-related topic or a unrelated topic of your choice.
A communication-based practical exercise designed to assess coaching and instructional skills
Candidates will receive additional details and preparation instructions prior to the interview.

Expected Salary:

$30 - $34 based on credentialing and experience plus up to 30% differentials

Preferred

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)
• Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency & Critical Care (VTS-ECC)
• Experience developing educational programs onboarding frameworks competency-based learning pathways or staff development initiatives.
• Experience applying adult learning principles within a clinical academic or healthcare environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining competency tracking systems skills matrices educational documentation or training metrics.
• Experience presenting continuing education programs facilitating workshops or speaking at professional conferences.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a veterinary teaching hospital specialty practice emergency hospital or academic setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional growth credentialing specialization and advancement of veterinary nursing.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes; Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs bend kneel pull push twist and stand for an extended period of time.

Required Experience:

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