Veterinary Assistant, Equine and Small Animal (CARE)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

30d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40,000 sq foot hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), a high profile 300-acre equine facility in Ocala, 30 minutes south of Gainesville. UF Veterinary Hospitals at WEC provides Small Animal primary care and urgent care services and Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services. A Veterinary Assistant at the UFVH at WEC, assists with small animal and equine patient care, procedures, stocking, administrative support, and general cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and equipment. An individual in this position must possess horse handling skills and experience and enjoy learning new things. Why work for UF? We know you care about your own pets as much as we do our patients, so we offer discounts on treatments, procedures, and even food for all our employees' pets. We encourage you to join our team and grow with us to make a difference. The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. Typically schedules consist of 8, 10, or 13.5 hour shifts. 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 individual is considered essential personnel which may include reporting to work during Main Campus closures. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• horse handling skills and experience
• 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

• More than two years work experience handling and restraining horses
• Experience in veterinary medicine

Responsibilities

• assists with small animal and equine patient care
• procedures
• stocking
• administrative support
• general cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and equipment

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Extensive Medical Benefits (including health, dental and vision)
• CE Opportunities
• Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees