Equine and Small Animal Veterinary Technician; CARE

Equine and Small Animal Veterinary Technician (CARE)

Job Description:

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals at World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala provides Small Animal primary care and urgent care services and Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging.

The Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE) assists clinicians with equine and small animal examinations, treatments, and hospitalization nursing care. Candidates should have horse handling skills, a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine, and a desire to learn.

• Assist clinicians with examinations, treatments, and nursing care in equine and small animal patients.
• Support 24/7 hospital coverage with varying shift lengths (8-10 hours) and potential holidays/on-call duties.
• May assist in other hospital areas based on patient care needs.

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

• Horse handling skills and experience
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician

• Expected Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 hourly
• Competitive salary
• Extensive medical benefits (health, dental, vision)
• Shift differentials
• CE opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Licensing fees paid
• Employee discount

• Work Type:
  Full Time
• Location:
  
  Marion
• Department:  - VM-WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER
• Job No: 535067
• Final date to receive applications: 11:55 p.m. (ET) on posting end date;
  Applications close: 17 September 2025

• Health assessment:
  Yes;
  Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs, and perform bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, twisting, standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to work during campus closures as essential personnel.

• Upload your cover letter and resume.
• Visit the application link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./535067

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. UF complies with Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If you need an accommodation to apply, contact  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD).