Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

11d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse Assistant to join our dynamic team. Our Veterinary Nurse Assistants are an integral part of our nursing team assisting with providing excellent care to our patients Job Description: Veterinary Nurse Assistant A responsibilities include: Stocking supplies Cleaning Cage set up/breakdown Make heparinized flushes Laundry Cleaning medical equipment (alcohol wipes only; no Rescue) Pharmacy, clinical lab runs Walking patients in appropriate areas, double-leashed Proper labeling and transport of deceased patients to appropriate cooler Patient restraint Proper handling and running of Nova samples, PCV/TP, blood smears, glucometer, and Idexx tests. Bloodwork must always be checked with a nurse after being analyzed. Prime fluid bags on a cassette. Cannot set up fluid pumps. Anticipate nurses needs. This includes setting up for an IV catheter, blocked cat set up. Talk with the nurse on duty about their expectations. Assist nurses with patients triaged to the treatment area that need immediate care. Assist with discharge of outpatients once properly trained. ANY changes/abnormalities/questions on patient status must be brought to attention of nurse. Veterinary Nurse Assistant B responsibilities include: Level 1 responsibilities Room organization Some supervised medical treatments on stable patients only Assist nurses with unstable patients May need to work in any of the 24/7 nursing areas during busy times. (ES, ICU, Wards) Become familiar with normal and abnormal physical parameters including mucous membranes, capillary refill time, pulses, heart rate, respiratory rate and effort, and lung sounds Feel comfortable with all monitoring equipment including normal results for the pulse oximeter, ECG set up, doppler/Cardell. Focus on anticipating nurse’s needs. This includes setting up for an IV catheter, blocked cat set up, fluid bag set up, etc… All treatments/findings must be checked and approved by nurse on duty. May perform treatments on stable patients under direct nurse supervision: TPR, ECG, Doppler, connect/disconnect IVF Prime IVF bags (cannot start infusions)

Requirements

A High School Diploma and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in a veterinary setting and experience with patient restraint is required.
Candidates should also have experience working with difficult to handle patients, the proven ability to multitask and to follow directions.
In addition, candidates should also have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Same as Veterinary Assistant A with 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High noise environment and requires physical effort, specifically lifting 25-50 pounds, kneeling, crouching and bending, standing for prolonged periods of time.

Responsibilities

Stocking supplies
Cleaning
Cage set up/breakdown
Make heparinized flushes
Laundry
Cleaning medical equipment (alcohol wipes only; no Rescue)
Pharmacy, clinical lab runs
Walking patients in appropriate areas, double-leashed
Proper labeling and transport of deceased patients to appropriate cooler
Patient restraint
Proper handling and running of Nova samples, PCV/TP, blood smears, glucometer, and Idexx tests.
Prime fluid bags on a cassette
Room organization
Some supervised medical treatments on stable patients only
Assist nurses with unstable patients
Become familiar with normal and abnormal physical parameters including mucous membranes, capillary refill time, pulses, heart rate, respiratory rate and effort, and lung sounds
Feel comfortable with all monitoring equipment including normal results for the pulse oximeter, ECG set up, doppler/Cardell
May perform treatments on stable patients under direct nurse supervision: TPR, ECG, Doppler, connect/disconnect IVF
Prime IVF bags (cannot start infusions)

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.