Emergency & Critical Care Assistant (CARE)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks an Emergency & Critical Care Assistant (CARE) to join our 24/7 ICU/ER team on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. This full-time role provides hands-on patient care, infection control, and supports DVMs and technicians with triage, restraint, intake and documentation.

You’ll gain experience with wildlife cases (overnights) and rotate through the Blood Bank service, learning transfusion operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for extended periods.
• Infection control and sanitation are essential responsibilities across ICU/ER.
• Support for DVMs and technicians with triage, restraint, intake and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care (feeding, walking, grooming).
• Assist DVMs and technicians with triage, restraint, intake and documentation.
• Support infection control through cleaning areas and equipment, sterilization, and stocking.

Skills

Infection control

Patient care

Triage assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency & Critical Care Assistant (CARE)

Job no: 541759
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28311001 - VM-ICU AND PCW SERVICES

Classification Title:

Veterinary Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:

As part of our 24/7 service, this full-time (40-hour/week) role is essential to maintaining the "Gator Standard" of care across our ICU, ER, and Progressive Care wards. You will:

• Support infection control through cleaning of all areas and equipment, sterilization, and stocking
• Provide hands‑on patient care (feeding, walking, grooming)
• Assist DVMs and technicians with triage, restraint, intake, and documentation

You’ll also gain unique experience with wildlife cases (overnights) and rotate through our Blood Bank service, learning the operations behind life‑saving transfusions and working with our donor dogs.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to your growth. This role is an excellent foundation for the following but not limited to careers in:

• Veterinary Technology (CVT/VTS)
• Shelter/Charity work
• Animal Behavior & Care

Schedule

The expectation is to work a 40‑hour week comprising typically of 1 x 13hr shift and 2 x 13.5hr shifts.

• The available schedule is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday daytime (6am - 8pm)
• Alternating holiday shifts required - these are fairly shared amongst ECC staff

$15

Preferred

Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)

Health Assessment Required:

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.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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