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Job No: 537122 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care Department: 28311001 - VM-ICU AND PCW SERVICES
Job Description Step into the front lines of critical care at the UF Small Animal Hospital! As an
ECC ICU & ER Veterinary Technician , you will be part of a fast-paced, high-impact team providing hands‑on care to our most critical patients—from ventilated cases and seizures to open‑heart surgeries and acute kidney crises.
The role follows a compressed schedule of three 13‑hour shifts per week (totaling 40 hours), with shift options from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM. At least one shift will likely include partial weekend coverage. The schedule is flexible and negotiable.
Key Responsibilities
Administer treatments and monitor hospitalized critical patients in the ICU.
Rotate into the ER to triage, stabilize, and assist in diagnostic procedures, surgeries, ultrasounds, radiographs, and lab submissions.
Perform patient discharges and documentation, including charges and handovers.
Support clinicians in all aspects of patient stabilization, including anesthesia and critical interventions.
Mentor and guide veterinary students and house officers in ECC best practices.
Ensure charges have been made for each patient.
Perform procedures such as cystocentesis, ultrasound, placement of central lines, nasogastric feeding tubes, etc.
Why Work at UF? Imagine being part of a team that isn't just providing care—but defining what exceptional veterinary medicine looks like. At UF Small Animal Hospital, you will join a forever evolving ECC service, where innovation, adaptability, and curiosity are celebrated. This is a place for individuals who want to share their knowledge, learn from others, and help us continue to be the best ECC team in the world.
Benefits & Perks
15 days PTO
Competitive salary, plus weekend and overnight shift differential pay
Annual raise eligibility (staff performance dependent)
Mentorship, VTS support, and research opportunities
Paid CE, licensing fees, retention bonuses, and relocation assistance
Uniform allowances
Health plans available
Pet health discounts
Discounts for many restaurants, retail, theme parks and more with gatorperks
Employee recognition programs
Opportunity to teach and shape the future of veterinary medicine
Available Shifts
This area needs coverage 24 hours/7 days a week.
The expectation is to work a 40‑hour week comprising typically of 1 × 13 hr shift and 2 × 13.5 hr shifts. The individual's schedule may be adjusted, with at least two weeks' notice, to meet staffing and caseload needs.
This role also includes coverage of assigned holidays throughout the year.
Expected Salary Non‑credentialed Technician: $20–27/hr Credentialed Technician: $23–32/hr Position eligible for additional 10% to 30% shift differentials Overtime available
Minimum Requirements
Emergency & Critical Care 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.
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of experience in ECC or emergency medicine
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Emergency & Critical Care
Credentialed veterinary technician (or currently enrolled in an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program and/or eligible to sit for the VTNE)
Knowledge of veterinary nursing, anesthesia, diagnostics, and medical terminology
Special Instructions To Applicants In order to be considered for these positions, you must upload: – Resume – Cover Letter – List of References
This is a CARE position offering limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
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.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
Applications Close: 05 November 2025
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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ICU & ER Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)
role at
Inside Higher Ed
Job No: 537122 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care Department: 28311001 - VM-ICU AND PCW SERVICES
Job Description Step into the front lines of critical care at the UF Small Animal Hospital! As an
ECC ICU & ER Veterinary Technician , you will be part of a fast-paced, high-impact team providing hands‑on care to our most critical patients—from ventilated cases and seizures to open‑heart surgeries and acute kidney crises.
The role follows a compressed schedule of three 13‑hour shifts per week (totaling 40 hours), with shift options from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM. At least one shift will likely include partial weekend coverage. The schedule is flexible and negotiable.
Key Responsibilities
Administer treatments and monitor hospitalized critical patients in the ICU.
Rotate into the ER to triage, stabilize, and assist in diagnostic procedures, surgeries, ultrasounds, radiographs, and lab submissions.
Perform patient discharges and documentation, including charges and handovers.
Support clinicians in all aspects of patient stabilization, including anesthesia and critical interventions.
Mentor and guide veterinary students and house officers in ECC best practices.
Ensure charges have been made for each patient.
Perform procedures such as cystocentesis, ultrasound, placement of central lines, nasogastric feeding tubes, etc.
Why Work at UF? Imagine being part of a team that isn't just providing care—but defining what exceptional veterinary medicine looks like. At UF Small Animal Hospital, you will join a forever evolving ECC service, where innovation, adaptability, and curiosity are celebrated. This is a place for individuals who want to share their knowledge, learn from others, and help us continue to be the best ECC team in the world.
Benefits & Perks
15 days PTO
Competitive salary, plus weekend and overnight shift differential pay
Annual raise eligibility (staff performance dependent)
Mentorship, VTS support, and research opportunities
Paid CE, licensing fees, retention bonuses, and relocation assistance
Uniform allowances
Health plans available
Pet health discounts
Discounts for many restaurants, retail, theme parks and more with gatorperks
Employee recognition programs
Opportunity to teach and shape the future of veterinary medicine
Available Shifts
This area needs coverage 24 hours/7 days a week.
The expectation is to work a 40‑hour week comprising typically of 1 × 13 hr shift and 2 × 13.5 hr shifts. The individual's schedule may be adjusted, with at least two weeks' notice, to meet staffing and caseload needs.
This role also includes coverage of assigned holidays throughout the year.
Expected Salary Non‑credentialed Technician: $20–27/hr Credentialed Technician: $23–32/hr Position eligible for additional 10% to 30% shift differentials Overtime available
Minimum Requirements
Emergency & Critical Care 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.
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of experience in ECC or emergency medicine
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Emergency & Critical Care
Credentialed veterinary technician (or currently enrolled in an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program and/or eligible to sit for the VTNE)
Knowledge of veterinary nursing, anesthesia, diagnostics, and medical terminology
Special Instructions To Applicants In order to be considered for these positions, you must upload: – Resume – Cover Letter – List of References
This is a CARE position offering limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
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.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
Applications Close: 05 November 2025
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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