Veterinary Technician I/II, Small Animal

University of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Extensive Medical Benefits (medical,  

Shift Differentials

CE Opportunities

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Licensing Fees Paid

Employee Discount

Job summary

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) is seeking a Veterinary Technician I or II for Small Animal services. You will assist clinicians with routine and urgent exams, treatments, and nursing care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.

This role requires a strong base in veterinary medicine, willingness to learn, and flexibility to work various shifts. UF offers employee benefits, discounts for pets, and opportunities to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician I: High school diploma and two years of veterinary experience or one year of veterinary experience and currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program or graduate of a veterinary technician program.
• Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician and four years of veterinary experience

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with routine and urgent examinations, treatments, clinical procedures, and hospitalization nursing care.
• Possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and a willingness to learn new things.

Education

High school diploma, or equivalent

Credentialed veterinary technician

Job description

Veterinary Technician I/II, Small Animal

Job no: 540059
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Marion
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28360000 - VM-WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)

Veterinary Technician I, Small Animal: 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.
Veterinary Technician II - Credentialed veterinary technician.

Job Description:

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), provides Small Animal primary care and emergency services and Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services.

A Veterinary Technician based in Small Animal services at the UFVH at WEC, assist clinicians with routine and urgent examinations, treatments, clinical procedures, and hospitalization nursing care. An individual in this position must possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine 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)
• Shift Differentials
• CE Opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Licensing Fees Paid
• Employee Discount

Available Shifts

The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. Typically schedules consist of 8 or 10 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Veterinary Technician I, Small Animal: High school diploma and two years of veterinary experience or one year of veterinary experience and currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program or graduate of a veterinary technician program

Veterinary Technician II, Small Animal: Credentialed veterinary technician and four years of veterinary experience

$18 - 25 /hour

Required Qualifications

Veterinary Technician I - High school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Veterinary Technician II - Credentialed veterinary technician.

Preferred

Veterinary Technician I, Small Animal: High school diploma and two years of veterinary experience or one year of veterinary experience and currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program or graduate of a veterinary technician program

Veterinary Technician II, Small Animal: Credentialed veterinary technician and four years of veterinary experience

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.

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

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.