Operations Manager, Equipment

University of Florida; Gainesville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is seeking an Operations Manager, Equipment to lead equipment management, maintenance, and lifecycle programs within a clinical setting. This role oversees the Facilities Team and coordinates minor projects across UF Veterinary Hospitals.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage equipment lifecycle, preventive maintenance, and vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Must pass post-offer health assessment and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for equipment management and maintenance.
• Oversee Small Animal Hospital Facilities Team.
• Coordinate minor projects across UF Veterinary Hospitals.
• Manage purchasing, capital planning, service contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient clinical environment.

Skills

Leadership

Financial stewardship

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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
• Budgetmanagement 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.