ICU & ER Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)

Inside Higher Ed; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Competitive salary with shift differentials

Annual raise eligibility

Mentorship and VTS support

Paid continuing education and licensing fees

Uniform allowances

Pet health discounts

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Gainesville, FL is seeking an ECC ICU & ER Veterinary Technician. This full-time role involves critical patient care, diagnostic procedures, and mentorship for veterinary students. Candidates should have relevant experience or be credentialed. Offering competitive pay and benefits including paid time off, shift differentials, and health insurance. The position will require off-hours and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience in veterinary medicine or equivalent coursework.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Emergency & Critical Care preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatments and monitor hospitalized critical patients.
• Assist in emergency diagnostic procedures and surgeries.
• Mentor veterinary students in ECC best practices.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Anesthesia

Critical interventions

Diagnostic procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Credentialed veterinary technician

Job description

ICU & ER Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)

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'll 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. As our service continues to grow, now offering more advanced treatments such as dialysis and post‑op care for our open‑heart program, we are excited to offer multiple full‑time opportunities for both day and overnight shifts. These roles follow 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. While scheduling is flexible and negotiable, at least one shift will likely include partial weekend coverage.

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, place central lines, nasogastric feeding tubes, etc.

Available Shifts

• 24/7 coverage required.
• 40‑hour week comprising typically one 13‑hr shift and two 13.5‑hr shifts; schedule may be adjusted with at least two weeks' notice.
• 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 10‑30% 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

• 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 claiming veteran's preference, upload a copy of DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted; previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health assessment required: must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist, and stand for extended periods of time.

Applications close: 07 January 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537122

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

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. 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.