JOB NO:

539638

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Marion

CATEGORIES:

Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

DEPARTMENT:

28360000 - VM-WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Veterinary Assistant (CARE)

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40,000 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 Small Animal Veterinary Assistant at the UFVH at WEC, assist with patient care, procedures, stocking, administrative support, and general cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and equipment. An individual in this position must possess basic knowledge of veterinary medicine 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.

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

Available Shifts:
Day shifts available. May require working holidays and weekends.
This position is considered essential personnel and requires a post-offer health assessment.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent

EXPECTED SALARY:

$15-17/hour

PREFERRED

Experience in veterinary medicine
Certified veterinary assistant

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Must provide cover letter and CV or resume for consideration.

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.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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

ADVERTISED:

20 May 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

27 May 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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