Equine & Small Animal Veterinary Technician III – WEC (CARE)

Marion, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 25

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Equine & Small Animal Veterinary Technician I/II WEC (CARE)
Job Description:	The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40000 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. 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 Extensive Medical Benefits (including health dental and vision) Shift Differentials CE Opportunities Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Relocation Assistance Licensing Fees Paid Employee Discount Minimum Qualifications: Veterinary Technician I: High school diploma and two years of veterinary experience or one year of veterinary experience and currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program or graduate of a veterinary technician program Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician and four years of veterinary experience. The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. This position has a schedule of varying 8-10 hour shifts. This schedule may change to accommodate staffing and caseload needs. This position is required to cover assigned holidays throughout the year and may be required to participate in on-call duty. Schedule may change due to covering other shifts and it may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital depending on patient care needs. Individual is considered essential personnel which may include reporting to work during Main Campus closures.
Expected Salary:	$18.00 - $25.00 hourly
Minimum Requirements:	Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician
Preferred Qualifications:	Horse handling skills and experience Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. 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.
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.

Required Experience:

Classification Title:Equine & Small Animal Veterinary Technician I/II WEC (CARE)Job Description:The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40000 sq foot hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) a high profile 300-acre equine facility in Ocala 30 minutes south of Gainesville. UF Veteri...

Classification Title:	Equine & Small Animal Veterinary Technician I/II WEC (CARE)
Job Description:	The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40000 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. 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 Extensive Medical Benefits (including health dental and vision) Shift Differentials CE Opportunities Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Relocation Assistance Licensing Fees Paid Employee Discount Minimum Qualifications: Veterinary Technician I: High school diploma and two years of veterinary experience or one year of veterinary experience and currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program or graduate of a veterinary technician program Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician and four years of veterinary experience. The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. This position has a schedule of varying 8-10 hour shifts. This schedule may change to accommodate staffing and caseload needs. This position is required to cover assigned holidays throughout the year and may be required to participate in on-call duty. Schedule may change due to covering other shifts and it may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital depending on patient care needs. Individual is considered essential personnel which may include reporting to work during Main Campus closures.
Expected Salary:	$18.00 - $25.00 hourly
Minimum Requirements:	Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician
Preferred Qualifications:	Horse handling skills and experience Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. 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.
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.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Veterinary Experience
Animal Care
Communication skills
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technician Experience
Vital Signs Experience
Animal Handling
Animal Restraint
Experience Administering Injections
Catheterization
Medication Administration
Venipuncture Experience

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