Veterinary Assistant, Overnight Equine and Small Animal

University Of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Extensive Medical Benefits

CE Opportunities

Shift Differential

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Job summary

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support overnight care for both small animals and horses. The role includes patient care, stocking, administrative tasks, and maintaining hospital areas.

Schedules vary (day/evening/night) with 8, 10, or 13.5 hour shifts and cross-shift rotation may be required. Ideal candidates will have horse handling experience and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have horse handling skills.
• Experience in veterinary medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with small animal and equine patient care.
• Stocking, administrative support, and general cleaning.
• Maintain hospital equipment and assist with procedures.

Skills

Horse handling

Veterinary experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Overnight Equine and Small Animal

Job no: 540926
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Marion
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28360000 - VM-WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Classification Title:

Veterinary Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40,000 sq foot hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), a high profile 300-acre equine facility in Ocala, 30 minutes south of Gainesville. UF Veterinary Hospitals at WEC provides Small Animal primary care and emergency services and Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services.

A Veterinary Assistant at the UFVH at WEC, assists with small animal and equine patient care, procedures, stocking, administrative support, and general cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and equipment. An individual in this position must possess horse handling skills and experience and enjoy learning new things.

Why work for UF? We know you care about your own pets as much as we do our patients, so we offer discounts on treatments, procedures, and even food for all our employees’ pets. We encourage you to join our team and grow with us to make a difference.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Extensive Medical Benefits (including health, dental and vision)
• CE Opportunities
• Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount

The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. Typically schedules consist of 8, 10, or 13.5 hour shifts. Will be assigned to a primary shift, generally: Day shift, Evening Shift or Night Shift. Reassignment to a different primary shift, rotating shifts, split shifts and extended shifts may be required and assigned depending on hospital needs. Assigned days may vary Sunday through Saturday, weekends and holidays included. This position also requires working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or “on-call duty.”

This individual is considered essential personnel which may include reporting to work during Main Campus closures.

$15-17/Hr

Preferred:

• More than two years work experience handling and restraining horses
• Experience in veterinary medicine

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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 requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:

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.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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