Veterinary Assistant, Equine and Small Animal; CARE

Overview

Veterinary Assistant, Equine and Small Animal (CARE)
Job No: 537984
Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Marion
Categories:
Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department:  - VM-WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40,000 sq foot hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), a high profile 300-acre equine facility in Ocala, 30 minutes south of Gainesville. UF Veterinary Hospitals at WEC provides Small Animal primary care and urgent care services and Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services.

A Veterinary Assistant at the UFVH at WEC assists with small animal and equine patient care, procedures, stocking, administrative support, and general cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and equipment. An individual in this position must possess horse handling skills and experience 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.

• Assist with small animal and equine patient care and procedures
• Stocking, administrative support, and general cleaning/maintenance of the hospital and equipment
• Possess horse handling skills and a willingness to learn new skills

• Competitive Salary
• Extensive Medical Benefits (including health, dental and vision)
• CE Opportunities
• Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount

The hospital requires coverage 24 hours/7 days a week. Schedules typically include 8, 10, or 13.5 hour shifts. Primary shift assignment (Day, Evening, Night) will be made, with possible reassignment to rotating, split, or extended shifts based on hospital needs. Days may vary from Sunday through Saturday, including weekends and holidays. This position may require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or on-call duty.

The individual is considered essential personnel and may report to work during Main Campus closures.

$15-17 /hour

• More than two years of work experience handling and restraining horses
• Experience in veterinary medicine

To be considered, upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This CARE position offers limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved, promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position may become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.

This position is eligible for Veteran s preference. If claiming Veteran s preference, upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran s Preference Page for more information.

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.

Applications Close: 11 February 2026

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Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.