Veterinary Clinical Education Specialist - Emergency & Critical Care

Classification Title: Education/Training Specialist II Classification Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Description: Are you an experienced Veterinary ECC Technician ready to revolutionize the way we transform career pathways from day-one Assistants to elite Specialist Technicians, empowering our team from within?

The University of Florida Emergency & Critical Care team is hiring an innovative ECC Clinical Education Specialist (ECC-CES) to help define how emergency medicine is taught across our ER, ICU, and Progressive Care Ward (PCW). What You’ll Do:

• Drive Educational Innovation: Manage our ECC Trainee Technician’s, training of new ECC hires, Nursing Internships, and volunteer coordination.
• Modernize Learning: Utilize cutting-edge digital tracking tools to set top-tier clinical standards.
• Mentor & Lead: Provide hands-on coaching, lead technician continuing education, guide staff toward VTS certification, and support seasoned VTS technicians with ongoing career advancement. Why Join the University of Florida? As a full-time TEAMS employee at UF, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation and perks package designed to support your total well-being:
• Generous Time Away: Paid state holidays plus extensive paid leave accruals.
• Comprehensive Health & Retirement Benefits: Excellent health insurance options, dental, vision, wellness programs and retirement plans including generous employer contributions.
• In-house social worker: Orchestrates staff wellness initiatives within the hospital.
• Educational Growth: Employee tuition assistance programs and continuous professional development opportunities. Ready to elevate your passion for ECC into a career-defining leadership role? Candidates selected for in-person interviews will participate in a structured assessment process designed to evaluate communication skills, clinical expertise, teaching ability, and alignment with the educational mission of the role. The interview process will consist of:
• Panel interview and behavioral-based questions
• A brief teaching demonstration (approximately 5-10 minutes) on either an ECC-related topic or a unrelated topic of your choice.
• A communication-based practical exercise designed to assess coaching and instructional skills Candidates will receive additional details and preparation instructions prior to the interview. Expected Salary: Salary dependent on credentialing and experience, plus up to 30% differentials Preferred Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency & Critical Care (VTS-ECC) Experience developing educational programs, onboarding frameworks, competency-based learning pathways, or staff development initiatives. Experience applying adult learning principles within a clinical, academic, or healthcare environment. Experience developing and maintaining competency tracking systems, skills matrices, educational documentation, or training metrics. Experience presenting continuing education programs, facilitating workshops, or speaking at professional conferences. Demonstrated leadership experience within a veterinary teaching hospital, specialty practice, emergency hospital, or academic setting. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional growth, credentialing, specialization, and advancement of veterinary nursing. 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.