Hospital Assistant (CARE)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University of Florida Small Animal Hospital is recruiting a Hospital Veterinary Assistant to support patient care and administrative duties alongside veterinarians and technicians. The position works under the immediate supervision of a manager, with supportive oversight from veterinarians and technicians, and provides basic patient care and administrative support as directed.

The assistant interacts one-on-one with clients, patients, and hospital staff and is expected to develop friendly, professional relationships and maintain a positive attitude. Duties include maintaining overall hospital cleanliness, assisting client service representatives with cleaning and retrieving food orders, stocking supplies and food, and maintaining laundry services throughout the Small Animal Hospital. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled five days per week, including at least one weekend day; holidays may also be required. The CARE position offers limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. Promotional opportunities to a Level II title may be available after appropriate certifications are achieved, and the position may become eligible to transition into a TEAMS staff salary plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to develop friendly, professional relationships and maintain a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Active listening skills and confidence handling customer interactions.
• Professional image and good interpersonal skills.
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and a team player.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist, and stand for an extended period.
• Must work five days per week, including at least one weekend day; holidays may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and administrative support as directed.
• Work with veterinarians and technicians to support patient care and hospital operations.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the hospital.
• Support client service representatives with cleaning needs and retrieving food orders.
• Stock supplies and food.
• Maintain laundry services throughout the Small Animal Hospital.
• Interact professionally with clients, patients, and hospital staff.

Benefits

• Limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
• Promotional opportunities to a Level II title may be available after appropriate certifications are achieved.
• May become eligible to transition into a TEAMS staff salary plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED