Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Treatment Technician I​/II; CARE

Overview

Job No: 537953

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

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

Department:  - VM-HOSPITAL

Classification

Title:

Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Treatment Technician I/II (CARE)

• In a university academic teaching hospital setting, support clinicians and nursing staff by instructing veterinary students in technical skills and performing medical treatments and procedures as directed by veterinarians.
• Contribute to providing exceptional facilities for patient care and support access to the latest innovations in veterinary healthcare.
• Participate as a team member, demonstrating genuine care for people and animals, with a positive and collaborative attitude.

• Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Treatment Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses; or one year of experience in a veterinary academic teaching hospital with similar duties.
• Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Treatment Technician II: High school diploma or equivalent; four years of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses or two years of experience in a veterinary academic teaching hospital; and certification or licensure as a Veterinary Technician.
• Certification or licensure as a veterinary technician is preferred, but not required.

• Typical schedule:
  
  five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per workweek, with a primary shift (Day, Evening, or Night).
• Possible reassignment to rotating, split, or extended shifts based on hospital needs; days may vary including Sundays, weekends, and holidays.
• May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or on-call duties; position is essential personnel and may include reporting during campus closures.
• Post-offer health assessment required.

• Expected Salary: $18-25 hourly
• Full-time benefited position with PTO and retirement, retention bonus eligibility, and potential for Vet Tech School tuition assistance and paid CE.
• Health insurance options offered (HMO and PPO) and shift differentials in addition to base pay.
• Promotion opportunities to a level II title and potential transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan as applicable.

• Preferred but not required:
  Certification or licensure as a veterinary technician.
• To apply, upload your cover letter and resume.
• Veteran's preference: upload DD 214 Member Copy 4 if claiming preference.
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

• Health assessment required:
  Yes; must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for extended periods.
• Applications Close: 28 January 2026
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• Our Commitment:
  The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S.
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