Emergency & Critical Care Assistant (CARE)

UF ECE Ambassadors; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Promotion opportunities to level II

TEAMS salary plan transition

Job summary

UF ECE Ambassadors seeks a Veterinary Assistant for a full-time 40-hour week to maintain the Gator Standard of care in ICU, ER and Progressive Care wards. You will perform infection control, hands-on patient care, and assist DVMs with triage, restraint, intake and documentation.

This CARE position offers limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, with potential advancement to level II as certifications are achieved and eligibility for TEAMS salary plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Infection control

Patient care

Triage assistance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Classification Title

Veterinary Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements

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.

Role

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

Expected Salary

$15

Preferred

Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)

This is a CARE position offering limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved, promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.

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.