Veterinary Technician I/ii, Equine

**JOB NO**:
536355

**WORK TYPE**:
Staff Full-Time

**LOCATION**:
Marion

**CATEGORIES**:
Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

**DEPARTMENT**:
28360000 - VM-WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER

**CLASSIFICATION TITLE**:
Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)

**CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

Classification Minimum Requirements are the baseline requirements for Staff Titles and Academic Titles found at the University of Florida.

Veterinary Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.
Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:

- The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40,000 sq foot newly built hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), a high-profile equine facility in Ocala, 30 minutes south of Gainesville. UF Veterinary Hospitals at WEC provides Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services and Small Animal primary care and urgent care services. If you are a strong communicator with an interest in developing your patient care and surgical nursing skills - we may be the opportunity you are looking for to advance your career
We offer a wide range of excellent benefits to our employees 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.
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.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary
- Medical Benefits
- Substantial Shift Differentials
- Paid CE and Vet Tech School Opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Licensing Fees Paid
- Employee Discount for veterinary services and pet food programs

This is a full-time, benefited position and is considered essential personnel.
This position requires a post offer health assessment. A background check will be required.

At the University of Florida, we place a high value on the role our Veterinary Technicians 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.

Typical Schedule:
Daytime shifts are available.
This position may include working alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and “on-call” duty.

This position is considered essential personnel and requires a post-offer health assessment.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

**EXPECTED SALARY**:
$18-$30/hr

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Credentialed veterinary technician
- Experience in equine diagnostic imaging
- Experience in performing equine anesthesia
- Previous experience utilizing equine rehabilitation equipment

**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS**:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

**HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED**:

- Yes; Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.

**ADVERTISED**:
02 Jul 2025

Eastern Daylight Time
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**:

- 09 Jul 2025

Eastern Daylight Time