Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Treatment Technician I/II (CARE)

CARE•Gainesville, FL

16d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

At the University of Florida, we place a high value on the role our nurses play in helping clinicians train the next generation of veterinary students. As a member of our nursing staff, you will play an instrumental role in instructing veterinary students in technical skills and performing medical treatments and procedures as directed by our veterinarians. In addition to providing exceptional facilities for providing patient care. As an academic teaching hospital, we are fortunate to have access to the latest innovations in veterinary healthcare. Individuals should genuinely care about people and animals, be outgoing, enthusiastic and a team player. This is a CARE full-time benefited position that includes PTO and retirement, retention bonus eligibility and opportunity for Vet Tech School tuition assistance and paid CE. We also offer excellent health insurance with HMO and PPO options. Additionally, there are generous shift differentials in addition to base rate of pay. Certification or licensure as a veterinary technician is preferred, but not required. Typically schedules consist of working five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per workweek. Will be assigned to a primary shift, generally: Day shift, Evening shift, or Night Shift. Reassignment to a different primary shift, rotating shifts, split shifts, and extended shifts may be required and assigned depending on hospital needs. Assigned days may vary Sunday through Saturday, weekends and holidays included. This position also requires working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or “on-call duty.” This position and is considered essential personnel which may include reporting to work during Main Campus closures. This position requires a post- offer health assessment.

Requirements

Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Treatment Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses or one year of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses in a veterinary academic teaching hospital.
Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Treatment Technician II: High school diploma or equivalent; four years of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses or two years of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses in a veterinary academic teaching hospital; and certification or licensure as a 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.