The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40,000 hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), a high profile 300-acre equine facility in Ocala, 30 minutes south of Gainesville. UF Veterinary Hospitals at WEC provides Small Animal primary care and urgent care services and Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services.
A Veterinary Assistant at the UFVH at WEC, assists with small animal and equine patient care, procedures, stocking, administrative support, and general cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and equipment. An individual in this position must possess horse handling skills and experience 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) CE Opportunities Shift Differential Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Employee Discount
Available Shifts: The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. Typically schedules consist of 8, 10, or 13.5 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. Schedule may change due to covering other shifts and it may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital depending on patient care needs. This position requires a post-offer health assessment.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent
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