ICU & ER Veterinary Technician III (CARE)

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Tech I/II (CARE)

Technician I - High school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Technician II - Credentialed veterinary technician.

About the Role:
Step into the front lines of critical care at the UF Small Animal Hospital! As an ECC ICU & ER Veterinary Technician youll be part of a fast-paced high-impact team providing hands-on care to our most critical patients from ventilated cases and seizures to open-heart surgeries and acute kidney crises.
As our service continues to grow now offering more advanced treatments such as dialysis and post op care for our open-heart program we are excited to offer multiple full-time opportunities for both day and overnight shifts. These roles follow a compressed schedule of three 13-hour shifts per week (totaling 40 hours) with shift options from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM. While scheduling is flexible and negotiable at least one shift will likely include partial weekend coverage.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure has a strong work ethic and is energized by the dynamic nature of emergency and intensive care. Youll rotate through the ER triaging and stabilizing walk-in patients while collaborating closely with clinicians and fellow technicians. If youre someone who brings reliability compassion and a love for the adrenaline of ECC wed love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:
Administer treatments and monitor hospitalized critical patients in the ICU.
Rotate into the ER to triage stabilize and assist in diagnostic procedures surgeries ultrasounds radiographs and lab submissions.
Perform patient discharges and documentation including charges and handovers.
Support clinicians in all aspects of patient stabilization including anesthesia and critical interventions.
Mentor and guide veterinary students and house officers in ECC best practices.
Ensure charges have been made for each patient
Perform procedures (cystocentesis ultrasound place central lines nasogastric feeding tubes etc.)

Why work at UF
Imagine being part of a team that isnt just providing care but defining what exceptional veterinary medicine looks like. At UF Small Animal Hospital youll join a forever evolving ECC service where innovation adaptability and curiosity are celebrated. This is a place for individuals who want to share their knowledge learn from others and help us continue to be the best ECC team in the world.
Our department is VECCS-accredited and our hospital holds AAHA accreditation reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care. Our technicians arent just supporting care theyre shaping it. Youll be part of a teaching hospital that empowers staff to mentor students support residents and pursue credentials like CVT VTS and more. Your expertise insight and curiosity are not only welcomed but they are also encouraged.
Outside the hospital Gainesville and the surrounding areas offer the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Swim in natural springs explore beautiful parks and lakes enjoy a vibrant local food scene or take short trips to Floridas award-winning beaches and cultural attractions. Life in Florida means year-round sunshine mild winters and an active lifestyle.
At UF we celebrate our staff. From curated activities for National Veterinary Technician Week to staff sporting events mentorship programs and a supportive culture that values your professional and personal growth youll find a career that challenges you inspires you and rewards you.

Benefits & Perks:
15 days PTO
Competitive salary plus weekend and overnight shift differential pay
Annual raise eligibility (staff performance dependent)
Mentorship VTS support and research opportunities
Paid CE licensing fees retention bonuses and relocation assistance
Uniform allowances
Health plans available
Pet health discounts
Discounts for many restaurants retail theme parks and more with gatorperks
Employee recognition programs
Opportunity to teach and shape the future of veterinary medicine

Non-credentialed Technician: $24-32/hr

Credentialed Technician: $27-38/hr

Position eligible for additional 10% to 30% shift differentials Overtime available

Technician I - High school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Technician II - Credentialed veterinary technician.

2 years of experience in ECC or emergency medicine
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Emergency & Critical Care
Credentialed veterinary technician (or currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program and/or eligible to sit for the VTNE)
Knowledge of veterinary nursing anesthesia diagnostics and medical terminology

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 position is eligible for Veterans preference. If you are claiming Veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.