Veterinary Technician I/II, Overnight Equine and Small Animal

Classification Minimum Requirements Classification Minimum Requirements are the baseline requirements for Staff Titles and Academic Titles found at the University of Florida. Classification Title Veterinary Technician I/II (Care) Veterinary Technician I High school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Veterinary Technician II Credentialed veterinary technician. Job Description The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40,000 sq foot hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), a high profile 300‑acre equine facility in Ocala, 30 minutes south of Gainesville. UF Veterinary Hospitals at WEC provides Small Animal primary care and urgent care services and Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services. A Veterinary Technician at the UFVH at WEC assists clinicians with equine and small animal examinations, treatments, and hospitalization nursing care. An individual in this position must possess horse handling skills, a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine, and enjoy learning new things. The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. Typically schedules consist of 8 or 10 hour shifts. You will be assigned to a primary shift—generally Day, Evening or Night. Reassignment to a different primary shift, rotating shifts, split shifts and extended shifts may be required and assigned depending on hospital needs. Assigned days may vary Sunday through Saturday, weekends and holidays included. This position also requires working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or on‑call duty. This individual is considered essential personnel which may include reporting to work during Main Campus closures. Benefits Competitive Salary Extensive Medical Benefits (including health, dental and vision) Shift Differentials CE Opportunities Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Relocation Assistance Licensing Fees Paid Employee Discount Expected Salary $18‑$25 Preferred Horse handling skills and experience Credentialed Veterinary Technician 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. Veteran’s Preference This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information. #J-18808-Ljbffr