Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician I or II - WEC (CARE)

Classification Title:

Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician I or II (CARE)

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician I:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician II:

Credentialed veterinary technician or credentialed in a diagnostic imaging field.

Job Description:

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is a 40,000 sq foot newly built hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), a high-profile 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. If you are a strong communicator with existing skills and an interest in developing your advanced imaging skills in a variety of modalities including: radiography, standing MRI, CT, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner and ultrasound, plus patient care and surgical nursing skills - we may be the opportunity you are looking for to advance your career

We offer a wide range of excellent benefits to our employees in addition to providing exceptional facilities for providing patient care. As an academic teaching hospital, we are fortunate to have access to the latest innovations in veterinary healthcare.

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
• Medical Benefits
• Substantial Shift Differentials
• Paid CE and Vet Tech School Opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Licensing Fees Paid
• Employee Discount for veterinary services and pet food programs

This is a full-time, benefited position and is considered essential personnel.
This position requires a post offer health assessment. A background check will be required.

As a Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician 2 based at the UFVH at WEC, the individual in this position must possess equine and small animal handling skills, excellent communication skills, and be proactive in determining the needs of the hospital. A successful applicant should enjoy learning new things and can quickly adapt to a changing environment. They need to possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and express a positive attitude in their daily work. The individual must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking, and professionalism. This individual will assist with patient scheduling and ensuring image reports are finalized and distributed timely and effectively.

Diagnostic imaging supports services throughout the hospitals by obtaining high quality radiologic imaging of patients for interpretation by a radiologist. These images with an interpretation will provide information that will help determine a diagnosis for their patient. Our technicians work independently and in teams. The technician would be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the areas and equipment maintenance as well as maintaining inventory and stock.

At the University of Florida, we place a high value on the role our Technicians play in helping clinicians train the next generation of veterinary students. As a member of our care staff, you will play an instrumental role in instructing veterinary students and technicians in imaging acquisition, technical skills and performing medical treatments and procedures as directed by our veterinarians.
This is a physically demanding position that requires excellent horse handling skills and experience, and the candidate must not have any medical conditions or implants which would preclude entry into the high-field MRI suite.

Expected Salary:

Non-Credentialed: $18 - $25

Credentialed: $20 - $28

Salary based on experience

Preferred:

• Credentialed veterinary technician or credentialed in a diagnostic imaging field.

• Experience in veterinary diagnostic imaging

• At least two years of relevant work experience loading, unloading, restraining, handling, and treating horses and small animals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Health Assessment Required:Yes; Must be able to lift up to a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.