Veterinary Technician I/II, Small Animal

  • The University of Florida
  • United States, FL
  • Jun 5, 2026
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    Job Description:

    Classification Title:

    Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)

    Classification Minimum Requirements

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

    Veterinary Technician II - Credentialed veterinary technician.

    Job Description:

    The University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), provides Small Animal primary care and emergency services and Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services.

    A Veterinary Technician based in Small Animal services at the UFVH at WEC, assist clinicians with routine and urgent examinations, treatments, clinical procedures, and hospitalization nursing care. An individual in this position must possess 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
    Licensing Fees Paid
    Employee Discount


    Available Shifts:
    The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. Typically schedules consist of 8 or 10 hour shifts. Will be assigned to a primary shift, generally: Day shift, Evening Shift or Night Shift. Reassignment to a different primary shift, rotating shifts, split shifts and extended shifts may be required and assigned depending on hospital needs. Assigned days may vary Sunday through Saturday, weekends and holidays included. This position also requires working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or “on-call duty.”

    This individual is considered essential personnel which may include reporting to work during Main Campus closures.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Veterinary Technician I, Small Animal: 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, Small Animal: Credentialed veterinary technician and four years of veterinary experience

    Expected Salary:

    $18 - 25 /hour

    Required Qualifications:

    Veterinary 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.

    Veterinary Technician II - Credentialed veterinary technician.

    Preferred

    Veterinary Technician I, Small Animal: 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, Small Animal: Credentialed veterinary technician and four years of veterinary experience

    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.

    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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