Veterinary Assistant

Job description

Classification Title: Veterinary Assistant Classification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Job Description: The FARMS Service within the University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is recruiting for a Veterinary Assistant. The person in this position must be able to handle and restrain large animals, operate an autoclave and centrifuge machine, drive trucks, vans, and trailers to transport animals to and from farms. This position will provide assistance on the farm and in the hospital (i.e., patient care, record keeping, sample collection, etc). Maintain clinic ready room, vehicles, equipment and inventory. Manage sample handling and transport and mailing to the appropriate laboratory. Collect and disburse sample results to clinicians. Ordering of equipment and supplies will be coordinated with the FARMS Veterinary Service Representative and/or the Large Animal Hospital Client Services Supervisor when appropriate. Individuals in this position should genuinely care about people and animals, be outgoing, enthusiastic and a team-player. They should endeavor to learn new things, quickly adapt to a changing environment and express a positive attitude in their dail...