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SalaryThe University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40,000 sq foot newly built 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 Equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services and Small Animal primary care and urgent care services.
An Equine Veterinary Assistant at the UFVH at WEC, assist with restraint and handling of horses, patient care, procedures, stocking and general cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and equipment. An individual in this position must possess experience working with horses and their specific physical and behavioral traits. This is a physically demanding position requiring strength and stamina.
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.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Extensive Medical Benefits (including health, dental and vision)
CE Opportunities
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Employee Discount
Available Shifts:
Varying 8-10 hours shifts, normally between 7:00am and 7:00pm. May require working holidays and weekends, and on-call.
This position is considered essential personnel and requires a post-offer health assessment.
$15.00 - $17.00
High school diploma or equivalent.
More than two years work experience handling and restraining horses at an advanced level
Previous experience utilizing equine rehabilitation equipment
Understand basic medical terminology
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a CARE position offering 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 will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.
This is a time-limited position.
