"Veterinary Service Representative - FARMS (CARE)"

The FARMS Veterinary Service Representative will be an integral member of the service, acting as a point person and liaison for communication with clients and clinicians of the Food Animal Reproduction & Medicine Service (FARMS) as related to the delivery of routine and emergent health care services provided to livestock producers throughout the state.

The FARM Service is unique compared to other units in the Large Animal Hospital (LAH) in that it is primarily an ambulatory service and its patients do not usually come to the hospital for their care. FARMS clinicians spend considerable amounts of time offsite providing herd health services to clients at animal production units while teaching students.

The Veterinary Service Representative is responsible for facilitating veterinary clients' needs throughout their interaction with the service including communications, processing paperwork, and handling financial transactions.

Candidates should genuinely care about people and animals, be outgoing, enthusiastic and a team player. They should endeavor to learn new things, quickly adapt to a changing environment and express a positive attitude in their daily work. They must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking, professionalism and be proactive in determining the needs of the service.

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.

This is a full-time, benefited position and requires a post offer health assessment. Background check will be required. Relocation assistance may be available for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Expected Salary: $17 - $20 commensurate with experience

Preferred: Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and anatomy. Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in farm animal ambulatory practice. Ability to operate a computer and utilize office suite software such as Excel. Experience with budgets and scheduling. Demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.

Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered for this position, you will need to provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and references. 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/536750

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.