ICU & ER Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)

CARE•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into the front lines of critical care at the UF Small Animal Hospital! As an ECC ICU & ER Veterinary Technician, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, high-impact team providing hands-on care to our most critical patients – from ventilated cases and seizures to open-heart surgeries and acute kidney crises. As our service continues to grow, now offering more advanced treatments such as dialysis and post op care for our open-heart program, we are excited to offer multiple full-time opportunities for both day and overnight shifts. These roles follow a compressed schedule of three 13-hour shifts per week (totaling 40 hours), with shift options from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM. While scheduling is flexible and negotiable, at least one shift will likely include partial weekend coverage. This role is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure, has a strong work ethic, and is energized by the dynamic nature of emergency and intensive care. You’ll rotate through the ER, triaging and stabilizing walk-in patients while collaborating closely with clinicians and fellow technicians. If you’re someone who brings reliability, compassion, and a love for the adrenaline of ECC, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

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.
Technician II - Credentialed veterinary technician.
Credentialed veterinary technician (or currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program and/or eligible to sit for the VTNE)

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in ECC or emergency medicine
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Emergency & Critical Care
Knowledge of veterinary nursing, anesthesia, diagnostics, and medical terminology

Responsibilities

Administer treatments and monitor hospitalized critical patients in the ICU.
Rotate into the ER to triage, stabilize, and assist in diagnostic procedures, surgeries, ultrasounds, radiographs, and lab submissions.
Perform patient discharges and documentation, including charges and handovers.
Support clinicians in all aspects of patient stabilization, including anesthesia and critical interventions.
Mentor and guide veterinary students and house officers in ECC best practices.
Ensure charges have been made for each patient.
Perform procedures (cystocentesis, ultrasound, place central lines, nasogastric feeding tubes etc.).