Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Service Technician
About The Position
UF Small Animal Hospital’s ECC team is looking for Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Service Technicians to support our board-certified criticalists. This role is focused on assisting specialists rather than managing ICU patients in the wards. You’ll be the right hand of our experts, ensuring every patient receives seamless, high-quality care. As our service continues to grow, offering more advanced treatments, we are excited to offer two full-time (40 hours per week) opportunities following a compressed schedule of four 10-hour shifts, Wednesday through Saturday from 7am to 5pm.
Requirements
- Veterinary Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
- Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs , bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of experience in ECC or emergency medicine
- Credentialed veterinary technician (or currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program and/or eligible to sit for the VTNE)
- Knowledge of veterinary nursing, anesthesia, diagnostics, and medical terminology
Responsibilities
- Attend service rounds at 7am to ensure a solid plan is made for the day
- Assist ECC specialists with patient examinations and procedures, including anesthesia, wound care, and diagnostic sample collection.
- Prepare and administer medications under veterinary guidance.
- Perform patient discharges and client follow-ups, relay diagnostic results and care instructions.
- Handle medical charges and documentation.
- Teach and mentor veterinary students during clinical rotations.
- Implement and maintain ECC policies, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
- Communicate effectively with house officers, students, and clients.
Benefits
- 15 days PTO
- Competitive salary, plus weekend and evening shift differential pay
- Annual raise eligibility (staff performance dependent)
- Mentorship, VTS support, and research opportunities
- Paid CE, licensing fees, retention bonuses, and relocation assistance
- Uniform allowances
- Health plans available
- Pet health discounts
- Discounts for many restaurants, retail, theme parks and more with gatorperks
- Employee recognition programs
- Opportunity to teach and shape the future of veterinary medicine
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
