ICU & ER Veterinary Technician I​/II; CARE

ICU & ER Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)

Job no: 540232

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department:  - VM-ICU AND PCW SERVICES

Classification

Title:

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Tech I/II (CARE)

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.

Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician.

About the Role: Step into the front lines of critical care at the UF Small Animal Hospital. As an ECC ICU & ER Veterinary Technician you’ll be part of a fast‑paced, high‑impact team providing hands‑on care to our most critical patients—ventilated cases, seizures, open‑heart surgeries, acute kidney crises, and advanced treatments such as dialysis and post‑op care.

We offer multiple full‑time positions for daytime and overnight shifts on a compressed schedule of three 13‑hour shifts per week (40 hours). Shift options are 6:00 AM–8:00 PM or 6:00 PM–8:00 AM. Scheduling is flexible and negotiable, with at least one shift covering a weekend portion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer treatments and monitor hospitalized critical patients in the ICU.
• Rotate into the ER to triage, stabilize, and assist in diagnostic procedures, surgeries, ultrasounds, radiographs, and lab submissions.
• Perform patient discharges and documentation, including charges and handovers.
• Support clinicians in all aspects of patient stabilization, including anesthesia and critical interventions.
• Mentor and guide veterinary students and house officers in ECC best practices.
• Ensure charges have been made for each patient.
• Perform procedures such as cystocentesis, ultrasound, central line placement, and nasogastric feeding tube placement.

Benefits & Perks:

• 15 days PTO
• Competitive salary with weekend and overnight shift differential pay
• Annual raise eligibility (staff performance dependent)
• Mentorship, VTS support, and research opportunities
• Paid CE, licensing fees, retention bonuses, and relocation assistance
• Uniform allowances
• Health plans available
• Pet health discounts
• Employee recognition programs
• Opportunity to teach and shape the future of veterinary medicine

Shift Availability:

• 3 × 13‑hour days with 4 days off
• Daytime (6:00 AM–8:00 PM) and night shifts (6:00 PM–8:00 AM)
• Schedules typically include at least one weekend day
• Alternating holiday shifts required; shifts are fairly shared among ECC staff

Required Qualifications:

• Technician I:
  High school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience.
• Technician II:
  Credentialed veterinary technician.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in ECC or emergency medicine
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Emergency & Critical Care
• Credentialed veterinary technician (or currently enrolled in an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program and/or eligible to sit for the VTNE)
• Knowledge of veterinary nursing, anesthesia, diagnostics, and medical terminology

Health Assessment

Required:

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

Special Instructions: In order to be considered, upload a cover letter and resume.

We will email you new jobs that match this search.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.