Veterinary Clinical Education Specialist - Emergency & Critical Care

Classification Title:

Education/Training Specialist II

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's 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 You’ll Do:
• Drive Educational Innovation: Manage our ECC Trainee Technician’s, 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, you’ll 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.