Large Animal Hospital Technician Assistant (OPS)
About The Position
The University of Florida Large Animal Hospital is recruiting 2–3 Large Animal Veterinary Assistants. This position supports client services and assists veterinary technicians with patient handling and restraint, supply stocking, and equipment care and cleaning. Candidates should be motivated, well-organized, and caring. Experience handling horses is preferred; experience with other large farm animal species may also be considered. Training and uniforms are provided. Shifts are typically eight hours and are available on days, evenings, and weekends. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are paid. The hourly rate is $15.00–$16.50, based on experience and shift. Health insurance may be available. Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume. The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on the posting end date. A health assessment is required.
Requirements
- Must be physically able to handle, manipulate, and restrain large animals.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
- Must have basic computing skills.
- Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Must be able to multitask.
- Must understand basic medical terminology.
- Must be reliable, responsible, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
- Must maintain a positive attitude at work.
- Must willingly accept constructive criticism from senior staff and clinicians.
- Must not engage in public derogatory discussions regarding coworkers, referring veterinarians, clinicians, or students.
- Must follow the appropriate chain of command.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist, and stand for an extended period of time.
- Must upload a cover letter and resume to be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience handling horses is preferred; experience with other large farm animal species may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Move, handle, and restrain patients, including loading and unloading them from transport.
- Admit and discharge patients.
- Escort visiting clients.
- Feed, hand-walk, graze, and groom patients.
- Set up, break down, and clean equipment and examination areas.
- Clean stalls and maintain a clean, sanitary, and functionally organized clinical service area.
- Maintain supply inventory and replenish stock.
- Perform laundry duties.
- Use chemical cleaning and disinfection agents safely.
- Monitor, record, and report patients’ physical signs.
- Administer topical treatments and hydrotherapy.
- Assist with minor procedures and treatments.
- Collect Salmonella samples and submit laboratory requests.
- Verify and enter charges into the computerized medical record.
- Collect payments and deposits.
Benefits
- Training and uniforms are provided.
- Health insurance may be available.
- Shift differential is paid for evenings, nights, and weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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