Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician II
University of Florida•Gainesville, FL
•$22 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
The UF Small Animal Hospital is recruiting a motivated, organized, and compassionate Blood Bank Veterinary Technician to join our elite Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) service in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. This position offers an incredible Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM schedule. As the cornerstone of our Small Animal Blood Bank, you aren't just running tests, you are saving lives, managing a unique community program, and shaping the future of veterinary medicine. Your days will be dynamic, engaging, and deeply impactful.
Requirements
- Must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT).
- Physical capability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and stand, bend, or kneel for extended periods during prolonged collection procedures.
- Health Assessment Required: Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, push, pull, twist and stand for an extended period of time.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program.
- Elite phlebotomy and IV catheter placement skills.
- Strong background in animal nursing and critical care.
- Familiarity with veterinary software (Cornerstone, MediaLab) and standard lab equipment.
- A calm, professional demeanor capable of thriving and communicating effectively in a bustling hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Run our canine and feline donor programs, including scheduling "happy visits" for canine donors and managing the feline colony.
- Coordinate the adoption process for retiring donors.
- Process whole blood into life-saving components (PRBC, FFP, autotransfusion kits, and ophthalmic serum).
- Manage inventory, supply chain, and billing systems for the blood bank.
- Teach and demonstrate transfusion techniques to veterinary students, interns, residents, and faculty.
- Drive public relations efforts, featuring donors in Facebook spotlights and sending "Thank You" notes to clients.
- Maintain the state-of-the-art facility, ensuring compliance and smooth operation.
- Attend professional conferences and earn CE credits.
- Assist peers with their VTS applications.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Support for Specialty credentials (VTS)
- Continuing education
- Access to cutting-edge medical equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
