Supervisor of Emergency Veterinary Assistants

Supervisor of Emergency Veterinary Assistants

Job No : 536989

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine / Animal Care

Department : 28311001 - VM-ICU AND PCW SERVICES

Job Description

Classification Title :

Supervisor of Emergency Veterinary Assistants

Classification Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational / technical training may substitute an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description :

The Veterinary Hospital Supervisor will be an integral member of the Emergency and Critical Care service, acting as a point of contact for all activities relating to the veterinary assistant and volunteer staff. Primary job duties include managing the hiring, orienting, and daily operations of veterinary assistants working in the area, ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of the area, acting as trainer for continual education of staff concerning basic-to-advanced technical skills, and orienting and training the volunteer team. This position acts as a working supervisor, providing regular direct on-the-work-floor oversight. Incumbents must possess a strong knowledge of veterinary nursing care and techniques. The ideal candidate is an excellent verbal and written communicator, highly self- motivated, and able to prioritize well. Candidates must be capable of clear and concise communication with a large array of members of the veterinary care team, and able to promote teamwork both internally and externally to the department.

The schedule for this position is Wednesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Expected Salary :

$20-$25 / hr dependent on credentials and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants :

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.

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 : 15 October 2025

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 536989

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 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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