Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant (CARE)

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of our 24/7 service, this full-time (40-hour/week) role is essential to maintaining the “Gator Standard” of care across our ICU, ER, and Progressive Care wards. You will support infection control through cleaning of all areas and equipment, sterilization, and stocking. Provide hands-on patient care (feeding, walking, grooming). Assist DVMs and technicians with triage, restraint, intake, and documentation. You’ll also gain unique experience with wildlife cases (overnights) and rotate through our Blood Bank service, learning the operations behind life-saving transfusions and working with our donor dogs. This role is an excellent foundation for careers in Veterinary Technology (CVT/VTS), Shelter/Charity work, and Animal Behavior & Care. This is a CARE position offering limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved, promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan. This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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

Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)

Responsibilities

Support infection control through cleaning of all areas and equipment, sterilization, and stocking
Provide hands-on patient care (feeding, walking, grooming)
Assist DVMs and technicians with triage, restraint, intake, and documentation
Gain unique experience with wildlife cases (overnights)
Rotate through our Blood Bank service, learning the operations behind life-saving transfusions and working with our donor dogs