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The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is opening a 40,000 sq foot newly built equine and small animal hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), a high profile 300-acre equine facility in Ocala Florida. Located in sunny north central Florida, the city of Ocala offers parks, natural springs, and is just a short drive to Walt Disney World and many award-winning beaches.

The Assistant Manager of the UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC will play an integral role in the opening of the hospital and is responsible for management of personnel, facilities & equipment as well as working in conjunction with the Practice Manager on budgets and general hospital operations. The critical competencies for this position include analytical skills, relationship building, excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and prioritize. Experience with managing a team, handling and restraining horses, and management of equipment is preferred. This position requires a post-offer health assessment and background check.

Benefits:

The University of Florida offers competitive benefit packages including but not limited to;

• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Extensive Medical Benefits (including health, dental and vision)
• Retirement Programs
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Discount

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at:

• https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/519759/veterinary-assistant-manager

Minimum Qualifications:

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