Veterinary Tech Ast Manager

Job No: 538677

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department:  - RE-ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

Classification

Title:

Veterinary Technician Assistant Manager

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Degree from an accredited veterinary technology program; or an associate's degree and four years of experience as a veterinary technician, including work with research animals.

• Oversee the management and training of assigned veterinary care technicians in coordination with the Veterinary Technician Manager (VTM).
• Conduct interviews and provide input for hiring applicants.
• Ensure area schedules are maintained, purchase equipment and supplies, and ensure services are billed appropriately and timely.
• Directly supervise assigned staff and perform periodic performance evaluations with the VTM.
• Assist in implementing operating policies and procedures approved by clinical veterinarians and/or the Clinical Team.
• Develop and implement support training for new hires and existing staff; keep up to date on SOPs in Policy Manager.
• Approve time entries, leave, overtime, and weekend/holiday change requests in a timely manner.
• Provide support for ongoing and new projects, including protocol development, estimate building, and principal investigator/research lab communications.
• Develop and implement procedures for management of ACS Surgical Services' operating rooms, offices, treatment spaces, rodent surgical areas, clinical inventory and equipment, and sterile supply.
• Coordinate and provide veterinary care to laboratory animals as prescribed by clinical veterinarians, including injections, medications, sutures, dressing wounds, and other routine procedures.
• Assign veterinary care technician staff as needed to maintain health‑monitoring schedules and collect diagnostic samples.
• Provide technical support in other clinical areas of ACS as needed, including weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Assist research partners, clinical veterinarians, and other veterinary care staff with veterinary care and training needs.

$30.00/hour

Degree from an accredited veterinary technology program; or an associate's degree and four years of experience as a veterinary technician, including work with research animals.

• Completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and three years of experience as a veterinary technician working in a research setting; or coursework in a related field with appropriate work experience and three years of experience as a veterinary technician working in a research setting.
• Completion of an associate's degree or Bachelor's degree.
• Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) certification – strongly preferred.
• Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or higher by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science – strongly preferred; required within 12 months of hire unless otherwise specified by supervisor.
• Management experience in a veterinary setting – very strongly preferred; one year as VT2 or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate staff.
• Strong customer service skills to provide a fulfilling experience with research partners, staff, and peers.

Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is not a remote work position. This is a time‑limited position.

• A criminal background check is required.
• A post‑offer health assessment is required.

• Maintains a valid state driver's license.
• Able to be accepted and maintain access by Veterans Administration as a contract employee.

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19 February 2026

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