Operations Manager, Equipment

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is seeking an Operations Manager, Equipment to lead equipment management and maintenance across the facilities. You will oversee the Small Animal Hospital Facilities Team and coordinate minor projects, ensuring safe, compliant environments.

Successful candidates bring a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. This role emphasizes budgeting, procurement, and vendor management within UF’s clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in equipment management, facilities, or hospital environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning, and budgeting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for equipment management and maintenance.
• Oversee Small Animal Hospital Facilities Team.
• Coordinate minor projects across UF Veterinary Hospitals.
• Manage equipment lifecycle, preventive maintenance, purchasing, and contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial stewardship

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Operations Manager, Equipment

Job No: 540973

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department: 28300000 - VM-VMTH

Classification Title:

Operations Manager, Equipment

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is recruiting for an Operations Manager. This position provides operational leadership for equipment management and maintenance, oversight of Small Animal Hospital Facilities Team, and coordination of minor projects across the UF Veterinary Hospitals. This position oversees equipment lifecycle management, preventive maintenance programs, purchasing and capital planning, service contracts, and vendor relationship management. Success in this position requires strong leadership, financial stewardship, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills to endure a safe, compliant, and efficient clinical environment.

Critical competencies for this position include analytical thinking, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities. Knowledge of state and university purchasing and procurement guidelines is preferred.

This position requires a post‑offer health assessment and background check.

Expected Salary

Salary based on education and experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working in a clinical veterinary environment
• Budget management experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Experience with project and construction budgets, working with UF PD&C, and project planning systems

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: 21 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.