Large Animal Hospital Service Veterinary Technician I or II (CARE)

Classification Title:

Large Animal Hospital Service Veterinary Technician I or II (CARE)

Job Description:

• The individual in this position is responsible for improving the efficiency and organization of the assigned service; improving communication, recovering all charges for the service, and improving the clients’ experience when admitting inpatients and outpatients.
  • Also acts as a surgical nurse utilizing proper clinical techniques in support of the Large Animal Hospital Surgery Service and its clinicians. Duties also include restraining horses and other large animals for exams and diagnostic procedures, jogging horses, and aiding in the positioning of horses in the MRI and CT units throughout the workday several days of every work-week.
  • This is a physically demanding position that requires excellent horse handling skills and experience.
  • Must not have any medical conditions or implants which would preclude the entry into the MRI suite.

• The individual in this position will assist with Inpatient, Outpatient, and Emergency patient care; Sterile Supply duties; Diagnostic Imaging procedures, and Service Administrative duties including communication with Clients and Referring Veterinarians.
• At the University of Florida, we place a high value on the role our nurses play in helping clinicians train the next generation of veterinary students.
  • As a member of our nursing staff, you will play an instrumental role in instructing veterinary students in technical skills and performing medical treatments and procedures as directed by our veterinarians.

• We offer a wide range of excellent benefits to our employees in addition to providing exceptional facilities for providing patient care.
  • As an academic teaching hospital, we are fortunate to have access to the latest innovations in veterinary healthcare including Sports Medicine and Rehab, Integrative Medicine (acupuncture), and 3D-assisted surgical procedures to name a few.

• Typically assigned work hours are Monday – Friday, varying shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. as required by the service.
  • Please note that scheduled rotating “on-call” status is required Sunday - Saturday. Call back only as emergency surgeries or service assistance is required out of the normal working hours, may require working alternate shifts, holidays, and weekends.
  • Arrival at the hospital for scheduled call-back duty is 30 minutes. On-call and call back including shift differential (if applicable) are paid in addition to regular wage.

Expected Salary:

$16.00-$18.00 hourly, commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Large Animal Veterinary Service Tech 1 - LA Surgery:
High School Diploma; two (2) years of relevant work experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling, and treating horses or one (1) years of relevant work experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling, and treating horses in a veterinary academic teaching hospital. Certification or licensure as a Veterinary Technician is preferred.

Large Animal Veterinary Service Tech 2 - LA Surgery:
Certification or licensure as a Veterinary Technician is required. High school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience including loading, unloading, restraining, handling, and treating horses or two years of relevant experience including loading, unloading, restraining, handling, and treating horses in a veterinary academic teaching hospital.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification/licensure as a Veterinary Technician is preferred, but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

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.

This is a time-limited position.

This is a CARE position offering limited benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

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

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required: Yes