University of Florida Small Animal Hospital - Emergency & Critical Care Technician
- University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
- Gainesville, FL, USA
- Feb 20, 2023
Job Description
3-day work week! Competitive Salary! Are you looking to grow professionally and be part of a busy hospital with diverse cases and an emphasis on educational development? UFVH is currently hiring veterinary technicians/nurses for the emergency and critical care service. We offer highly competitive wages and benefits including health benefits, relocation assistance, retention bonuses, 3-day work week, licensing fees paid, and more!
The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals are comprised of Large Animal, Small Animal, and Diagnostic Laboratory services as well as both on site and satellite Emergency facilities. Our Emergency & Critical Care Department is a 24/7 service with flexible schedules, giving you 4 days off a week to enjoy all Gainesville and the surrounding areas have to offer.
Surrounded by parks, lakes, and natural springs, Gainesville is truly where nature and culture meet. Just north of Ocala (known as the horse capital of the world), as well as a short drive to Walt Disney World and many award-winning beaches.
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.
- Competitive salary and extensive benefits
- Earn up to $44.20 with shift differential pay working with the University of Florida’s ICU Department
- CE opportunities and mentorship programs
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Licensing fees paid
- Career-long mentorship from senior technician and faculty
- VTS support
- Opportunities to teach others and shape the future of veterinary medicine
To view the position details and to apply please visit https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/about-thecollege/careers/staff-technicians-openings/,
select the “Veterinary Technician” portal, and search for the position located in the following department 28311001 - VM-ICU AND PCW SERVICES
For specific inquiries, please feel free to email vm-recruiter@vetmed.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Small Animal Hospital is over 100,000 square feet, AAHA accredited, and offers employment opportunities in 15 services. Attending to almost 43,000 patients yearly, we offer medical and surgical services to dogs, cats, birds, exotic pets, and in some services large animal species through a spectrum of innovative technologies. Some highlights for various services include:
- telemetry monitoring systems
- in-house blood donation services
- hemodialysis services
- mechanical ventilation systems
- state-of-the art areas including a specialized isolation area and a catheterization lab
- MRI, CT, and digital radiology suites
- capability to offer various rehabilitative modalities including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, underwater treadmills, and acupuncture
- Radiation therapy services utilizing a LINAC (linear accelerator)
As our hospital expands, we continually seek qualified technicians and staff members including for our VECCS Level I accredited Emergency & Critical Care service and Anesthesia service.