Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Service Technician 1 or 2 (CARE) Surgery
Inside Higher Ed, Gainesville, FL, United States
Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Service Technician 1 or 2 (CARE) Surgery
Job No: 539501
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28321100 - VM-SURGERY
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
We 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.
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
Duties also include restraining horses and other large animals for exams and diagnostic procedures, jogging horses, and aiding 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Vet Tech Level 1: High School Diploma; two (2) years of work experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses or one (1) year 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.
Expected Salary
$18-25 /hour
Preferred
Certification/licensure as a Veterinary Technician
Special Instructions To Applicants
In order to be considered for this position, you will need to provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and at least 3 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.
Applications Close
29 April 2026
To Apply
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539501
Our Commitment
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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Job No: 539501
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28321100 - VM-SURGERY
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
We 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.
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
Duties also include restraining horses and other large animals for exams and diagnostic procedures, jogging horses, and aiding 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Vet Tech Level 1: High School Diploma; two (2) years of work experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling and treating horses or one (1) year 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.
Expected Salary
$18-25 /hour
Preferred
Certification/licensure as a Veterinary Technician
Special Instructions To Applicants
In order to be considered for this position, you will need to provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and at least 3 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.
Applications Close
29 April 2026
To Apply
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539501
Our Commitment
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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