Equine and Small Animal Veterinary Technician (CARE)

Job No: 535067

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Marion

Categories: Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department: 28360000 - VM-WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Classification Title: Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)

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.

Why work for UF? We know you care about your own pets as much as we do our patients, so we offer discounts on treatments, procedures, and even food for all our employees' pets. We encourage you to join our team and grow with us to make a difference.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Veterinary Technician I: High school diploma and two years of veterinary experience or one year of veterinary experience and currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program or graduate of a veterinary technician program

Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician and four years of veterinary experience.

The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. This position has a schedule of varying 8-10 hour shifts. This schedule may change to accommodate staffing and caseload needs. This position is required to cover assigned holidays throughout the year and may be required to participate in on-call duty. Schedule may change due to covering other shifts and it may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital depending on patient care needs. Individual is considered essential personnel which may include reporting to work during Main Campus closures.

Expected Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 hourly

Minimum Requirements:

Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience

Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician

Preferred Qualifications:

Horse handling skills and experience

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

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. This is a CARE position offering limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved, promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.

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.

Applications Close: 10 September 2025

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535067