OPS - Veterinary Community Outreach Program; VCOP Assistant; Client Services Focus

OPS - Veterinary Community Outreach Program (VCOP) Assistant (Client Services Focus)

Job no: 540135

Work type: Temp Part-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department:  - VM-VETERINARY COMM OUTRCH PROG

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Title:

OPS - Veterinary Community Outreach Program (VCOP) Assistant (Client Services Focus)

High school diploma or equivalent.

The University of Florida’s Veterinary Community Outreach Program (VCOP) is seeking an OPS Veterinary Assistant with a primary focus on administrative and client service support. This position serves as a key point of contact for the shelters and rescue groups and plays an essential role in day‑to‑day clinic operations through effective communication, coordination, scheduling, and customer service. In addition to client‑facing and administrative responsibilities, the role includes limited assistant duties to support clinical operations as needed.

VCOP is designed to expose students to the realities of veterinary practice in both community and shelter medicine settings, while supporting high-volume spay/neuter services and preventive care for canine and feline patients.

• Coordinate communication with shelter and rescue partners, community members, and hospital staff.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate client and patient information in the medical record, including scanning and documenting records.
• Manage invoices and enter charges.
• Collaborate with the team to create and manage the weekly surgery schedule.
• Maintain an organized inventory system and order supplies regularly.
• Assist with processing laundry.
• Handle patients safely as needed.

This is a part‑time, 20 hours per week position. Candidates must be able to commit to a consistent schedule for at least one year. Shift options include:

• Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
• Monday through Friday, 4‑hour shifts between the hours of 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

$15 - $16 per hour

• 1-year experience in Veterinary Medicine.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.