diff --git a/app/assets/javascripts/protocols/steps.js.erb b/app/assets/javascripts/protocols/steps.js.erb
index 55c68a895..ca5a5e461 100644
--- a/app/assets/javascripts/protocols/steps.js.erb
+++ b/app/assets/javascripts/protocols/steps.js.erb
@@ -606,7 +606,6 @@
 
     if (filesValid && checklistsValid && nameValid && descriptionValid) {
       // Local file uploading
-      animateSpinner();
       newStepHandler();
     }
   }