Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Service Technician (CARE)

Job Description:

About the Role:

UF Small Animal Hospital’s ECC team is looking for Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Service Technicians to support our board certified criticalists in our hospital inpatient (HIP) service. This role is focused on assisting specialists rather than managing patients in the wards. You’ll be the right hand of our experts, ensuring every patient receives seamless, high-quality care.

As our service continues to grow, offering more advanced treatments, we are excited to offer a full-time opportunity following a compressed schedule of four -hour shifts, Sunday through Wednesday. The shift available is 7: AM to 5: PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend service rounds at 7am to ensure a solid plan is made for the day
• Assist ECC specialists with patient examinations and procedures, including anesthesia, wound care, and diagnostic sample collection.
• Prepare and administer medications under veterinary guidance.
• Perform patient discharges and client follow-ups, relay diagnostic results and care instructions.
• Handle medical charges and documentation.
• Teach and mentor veterinary students during clinical rotations.
• Implement and maintain ECC policies, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with house officers, students, and clients.

Why UF?
We believe in inspiring action through purpose. Your work directly enables specialists to save lives, advance veterinary medicine, and mentor the next generation. At UF, technicians are valued collaborators, not just assistants. Enjoy a workplace where your contributions matter, and your growth is supported every step of the way.

Our department is VECCS-accredited, and our hospital holds AAHA accreditation, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care. Our technicians aren’t just supporting care — they’re shaping it. You’ll be part of a teaching hospital that empowers staff to mentor students, support residents, and pursue credentials like CVT, VTS and more. Your expertise, insight, and curiosity are not only welcomed, but they are also encouraged.

Outside the hospital, Gainesville and the surrounding areas offer the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Swim in natural springs, explore beautiful parks and lakes, enjoy a vibrant local food scene, or take short trips to Florida’s award-winning beaches and cultural attractions. Life in Florida means year-round sunshine, mild winters, and an active lifestyle.

At UF, we celebrate our staff. From curated activities for National Veterinary Technician Week to staff sporting events, mentorship programs, and a supportive culture that values your professional and personal growth, you’ll find a career that challenges you, inspires you, and rewards you.

Benefits & Perks:

• days PTO
• Competitive salary, plus weekend and evening 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:

• Sunday – Wednesday 7am – 5pm

Expected Salary:

Non-credentialed Technician: $-/hr

Credentialed Technician: $-/hr

Position eligible for additional % to % shift differentials

Minimum Requirements:

Veterinary Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience
Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in ECC or emergency medicine
• 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