Multiservice Veterinary Technician

Job No: 536332

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department: 28311000 - VM-HOSPITAL

Are you a skilled veterinary technician who would love to join a dynamic team of nurses providing care to cats, dogs, exotics, and wildlife being seen across a wide variety of specialty services? Our Multiservice team offers the opportunity to work alongside nursing staff, specialists, and veterinary students in a busy academic teaching hospital environment. In this role, you will receive training in a variety of specialty services to prepare you and then work in areas ranging from Dermatology to Zoo Med, Orthopedic Surgery to Oncology, and Ophthalmology to Emergency and Critical Care. Once trained, every day can present a new exciting challenge as you work in teams across our hospital.

Nursing staff in this role provide vital patient care, including assisting with appointments, small procedures, diagnostic workups, sedation, and anesthesia. They work closely with boarded veterinary specialists, residents/interns, and veterinary students in a fast paced teaching and learning environment. Our ideal candidate is eager to learn, an excellent communicator, and has strong general nursing care skills and knowledge.

Shifts are most often during the day Mon-Fri, but other shifts may be needed (with advance notice) in order to cover outages in the Emergency and Critical Care service. This role also provides coverage for holiday closures on a rotating basis.

Salary Range: Non-Credentialed: $18-22/hr; Credentialed: $20-25/hr

Expected Salary: Veterinary Technician I (non-credentialed): $18-$22; Veterinary Technician II (Credentialed) $20-$25

Preferred: Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 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. 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. 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.

Applications Close: 10 September 2025

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536332

Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.