Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Service Technician 1 or 2 Surgery (CARE)

Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Service Technician 1 or 2•Surgery (CARE) Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $18•$25 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Direct patient care Veterinary Technician Certification Medical equipment operation Inventory management Student mentoring Unloading Physical examinations Mid-level Clinical instruction High school diploma or GED Surgery Operating medical imaging equipment 1 year Training Equine experience Care coordination Teaching Hospital experience Emergency care Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience

Full Job Description JOB NO:

539386

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

DEPARTMENT

28321100•VM-SURGERY

CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Service Technician 1 or 2 (CARE)•Surgery

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Large Animal Service Veterinary Technician 1: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses or one year of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses in a veterinary academic teaching hospital. Large Animal Service Veterinary Technician 2: High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses or two years of experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses in a veterinary academic teaching hospital; and certification or licensure as a Veterinary Technician.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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. Step into a role where your clinical expertise, problem solving instincts, and passion for animal care truly matter. As a Large Animal Veterinary Technician, you'll be at the heart of a fast paced teaching hospital—supporting veterinarians, guiding students, and delivering hands on care to some of our most critical and complex patients. What Makes This Role Exciting High impact clinical work: From routine exams, emergency interventions to advanced diagnostics, you'll be directly involved in lifesaving care and specialized procedures.

A teaching hospital environment:

Share your knowledge, mentor veterinary students, and help shape the next generation of clinicians. Cutting edge equipment & skills: Operate and maintain advanced monitoring, surgical and diagnostic tools while training others to use them confidently.

Client facing influence:

Be a trusted point of contact for Clinicians, House Officers, clients and rDVMs—coordinating care, communicating updates, and supporting smooth admissions and discharges.

Operational leadership:

Play a key role in charge capture, inventory management, and maintaining quality standards. Why You'll Love It Here You won't just follow protocols—you'll help elevate them. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, teaching focused environment, enjoys variety in their day, and wants to make a meaningful difference in both patient outcomes and student learning. 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. 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 Duties also include restraining horses and other large animals for exams and diagnostic procedures, jogging horses, and aid in the positioning of horses in the MRI and CT units throughout the workday several days of every workweek. 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 high-field 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.

EXPECTED SALARY

$18•25/hour

PREFERRED

Vet Tech Level 1: High School Diploma; two (2) years of work experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses or one (1) years of work experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses in a veterinary academic teaching hospital. Certification/licensure as a Veterinary Technician is preferred, but NOT required. Vet Tech Level 2: High School Diploma; four (4) years of work experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses or two (2) years of work experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses in a veterinary academic teaching hospital. Certification/licensure as a Veterinary Technician IS required.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

In order to be considered for this position, you will need to provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and references. 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. This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information. This is a time limited position. 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 an extended period of time.

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02 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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15 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time