Emergency & Critical Care Assistant (CARE)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

As part of a 24/7 service, this full-time, 40-hour-per-week CARE role supports care across the ICU, ER, and Progressive Care wards. The assistant contributes to infection control by cleaning areas and equipment, sterilizing, and stocking; provides hands-on patient care such as feeding, walking, and grooming; and assists veterinarians and technicians with triage, restraint, intake, and documentation. The role also offers experience with wildlife cases during overnights and rotation through the Blood Bank service, including learning about transfusion operations and working with donor dogs.

The typical 40-hour schedule consists of one 13-hour shift and two 13.5-hour shifts. The available schedule is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday daytime, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Alternating holiday shifts are required and are shared among ECC staff. The position pays $15 and offers limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. After appropriate certifications are achieved, promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available, and the position may become eligible for transition into a TEAMS staff salary plan. A health assessment is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist, and stand for an extended period.
• Upload a cover letter and resume with the application.
• Submit the application by 11:55 p.m. ET on the posting end date.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA).

Responsibilities

• Clean areas and equipment, sterilize, and stock supplies to support infection control.
• Provide hands-on patient care, including feeding, walking, and grooming.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with triage, restraint, intake, and documentation.
• Gain experience with wildlife cases during overnights.
• Rotate through the Blood Bank service, learning transfusion operations and working with donor dogs.
• Work alternating holiday shifts, which are shared among ECC staff.

Benefits

• Limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
• Promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available after appropriate certifications are achieved.
• The position may become eligible for transition into a TEAMS staff salary plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED