Multiservice Veterinary Technician

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Multiservice Veterinary Technician to join a dynamic team in a busy academic teaching hospital on the Gainesville campus. You will train across multiple specialty services and provide day-to-day nursing support in collaboration with nurses, specialists and veterinary students.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, possess strong communication skills, and have solid nursing care knowledge for duties ranging from assessments to anesthesia and diagnostic

Qualifications

• Technician I requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience; coursework may substitute.
• Technician II requires credentialed veterinary technician status.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital patient care, including assisting with appointments, procedures, sedation and anesthesia.
• Work with boarded specialists, residents/interns, and students in a fast-paced teaching hospital.
• Collaborate with nursing staff across diverse specialty services from Dermatology to Emergency and Critical Care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Credentialed veterinary technician

Job description

Multiservice Veterinary Technician

Job No: 540777

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department: 28311000 - VM-HOSPITAL

Job Description

Classification Title: Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)

Classification Minimum Requirements

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.

Technician II - Credentialed veterinary technician.

Are you a skilled veterinary technician who would love to join a dynamic team of nurses providing care to cats, dogs, exotics, and wildlife being seen across a wide variety of specialty services? Our Multiservice team offers the opportunity to work alongside nursing staff, specialists, and veterinary students in a busy academic teaching hospital environment. In this role, you will receive training in a variety of specialty services to prepare you and then work in areas ranging from Dermatology to Zoo Med, Orthopedic Surgery to Oncology, and Ophthalmology to Emergency and Critical Care. Once trained, every day can present a new exciting challenge as you work in teams across our hospital.

Nursing staff in this role provide vital patient care, including assisting with appointments, small procedures, diagnostic workups, sedation, and anesthesia. They work closely with boarded veterinary specialists, residents/interns, and veterinary students in a fast paced teaching and learning environment. Our ideal candidate is eager to learn, an excellent communicator, and has strong general nursing care skills and knowledge.

Shifts are most often during the day Mon-Fri, but other shifts may be needed (with advance notice) in order to cover outages in the Emergency and Critical Care service. This role also provides coverage for holiday closures on a rotating basis.

Expected Salary

• Non-Credentialed: $18-22
• Credentialed: $20-25

Required Qualifications

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.

Technician II - Credentialed veterinary technician.

Preferred

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Benefits and Scheduling

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.

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

This is a time-limited position.

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

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.

Applications Close: 13 August 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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.