Veterinary Assistant Manager - WEC Equine

Veterinary Assistant Manager - WEC Equine University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $23 - $29 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Horse care

Full Job Description JOB NO:

539980

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

DEPARTMENT

28360000 - VM-WORLD

EQUESTRIAN CENTER CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Veterinary Hospital Asst Mgr

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associates degree and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute an equivalent rate for the required experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Equine Veterinary Assistant Manager - UF Veterinary Hospitals at the World Equestrian Center - Ocala, FL If you're an exceptional communicator with a passion for developing veterinary staff and delivering world class patient care, this is your opportunity to advance your leadership career in a premier equine medical environment.

What You'll Do:

Lead & Develop Staff Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor veterinary assistants and technicians. Oversee performance, ensure coverage, and support staff growth. Deliver High Quality Patient Care Participate in routine and emergency equine care, assist with exams and procedures, coordinate daily workflow, and ensure accurate medical records and charge entry. Support Hospital Operations Assist with budgeting, manage incident reporting, track caseload and revenue, collaborate with faculty and client services, and help prepare treatment estimates. Advance Training & Education Coordinate technician training and CE opportunities. Provide hands on instruction to veterinary staff and students in safe, effective equine handling and care. Maintain Facilities & Equipment Ensure equipment, supplies, and service areas are organized, functional, and compliant with biosecurity protocols. Oversee equipment logs, maintenance schedules, and inventory checks.

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 physically demanding position that requires excellent horse handling skills and experience, and the candidate must not have any medical conditions or implants which would preclude entry into the MRI suite. This is a full-time, benefited position and is considered essential personnel. This position requires a post offer health assessment. Background check will be required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position working varying days of the week (weekends and holidays included), varying shifts and "on-call duty". This individual is considered essential personnel, which may include reporting to work at any of the UF Veterinary Hospitals during Main Campus closures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute an equivalent rate for the required experience

EXPECTED SALARY

$23-$29 commensurate with education and experience

PREFERRED

Credentialed Veterinary Technician. Previous experience managing staff in a equine veterinary hospital. Previous experience with equine rehab and associated equipment. Previous experience with CT, MRI, PET, radiography.

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 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

21 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

28 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time