Veterinary Technician I/II, Overnight Equine and Small Animal
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 Technician at the UFVH at WEC, assists clinicians with equine and small animal examinations, treatments, and hospitalization nursing care. An individual in this position must possess horse handling skills, a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine, and enjoy learning new things. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience (for Vet Tech I).
- Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience (for Vet Tech I).
- Credentialed veterinary technician (for Vet Tech II).
- Horse handling skills.
- Good base knowledge of veterinary medicine.
- 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
- Horse handling skills and experience
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Responsibilities
- Assists clinicians with equine and small animal examinations, treatments, and hospitalization nursing care.
Benefits
- Discounts on treatments, procedures, and food for employees' pets.
- Competitive Salary
- Extensive Medical Benefits (including health, dental and vision)
- Shift Differentials
- CE Opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Relocation Assistance
- Licensing Fees Paid
- Employee Discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
