Wards Veterinary Nurse

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$20 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Hospital has an ongoing need for Veterinary Technicians in our Wards Service. Make a difference in the lives of pets during their critical moments and enjoy a fulfilling career in specialty nursing. Various experience levels are always welcome! As a valued member of Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, you will work in a supportive environment where you will have professional growth opportunities. We are seeking Certified Veterinary Nurses of all experience levels who are passionate about caring for animals, interested in further developing their skills and working with an elite team of clinicians. As an wards nurse, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our department consisting of internal medicine, surgery, fluid therapy, and isolation.

Requirements

Veterinary Technician, Wards A: 0-1 year of veterinary experience and board eligible within 3 months
Veterinary Technician, Wards B: 1-2 years of veterinary experience and a CVT
Veterinary Technician, Wards C: 3-4 years of veterinary experience and a CVT
Veterinary Technician, Wards D: 5+ years of veterinary experience and a CVT
Veterinary Technician, Wards E: 8+ years of experience and a VTS, or additional certifications
Must be flexible, have strong critical thinking skills and good technical skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee all patients in Fluids, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Isolation Wards
Manage patients on intravenous fluids or any cases that exceed Fluids Ward capacity that will need to be housed in Surgery Wards
Manage pre & post op patients: Soft Tissue, Orthopedics, Neurology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology
Oversee and assist with setting up emergency pick ups and ICU transfers.
Assist in managing isolation cases such as respiratory and Parvo if needed
Triage of all inpatients including physical assessments, passive range of motion, etc.
Make recommendations regarding comfort and pain management
IVC placement, urinary catheter placement
Administer all forms of medications
Venipuncture, Lab Work submissions
Instructing 4th year veterinary students and Harcum College nursing students
Maintain communication with clinicians, students & nurses with necessary patient updates, concerns & follow ups
Receive nursing rounds at the beginning of each shift and provide nursing rounds at the end of each shift
Utilize EMR INSTINCT and CUREATR hospital text messaging systems as applicable.
Oversee the organization of stock and the cleanliness of all Wards as needed.

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.