Wards Veterinary Nurse
About The Position
Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Nurse to provide advanced nursing care across Fluids, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Isolation Wards. This role supports medical and surgical patients, including pre- and post-operative care, emergency coordination, ICU transfers, and isolation cases. The Veterinary Nurse performs patient assessments, administers treatments and medications, supports pain management, and collaborates closely with clinicians, nurses, and students in a fast-paced teaching hospital environment. This position also contributes to the instruction of veterinary and nursing students while maintaining high standards of patient care, communication, and clinical excellence.
Requirements
- Must have at least 2 years of experience working with hospitalized small animals on IV fluids.
- Veterinary Technician A: CVT or board eligible--must sit for boards within 3 months of hire
- Veterinary Technician B: CVT and 2-3 years of experience
- Veterinary Technician C: CVT and 3-5 years of experience
- Veterinary Technician D: CVT and 5-8 years of experience
- Veterinary Technician E: CVT/VTS and 8 + years of experience
- We are hiring at all levels for this position.
- Minimum starting salaries increase with each level.
- Relevant education, experience, skills, and licenses/ certifications are among the factors considered in salary offers.
Responsibilities
- Providing expert oversight for patients in Fluids, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Isolation Wards.
- Managing patients on intravenous fluids and coordinating cases that exceed Fluids Ward capacity, necessitating housing in Surgery Wards.
- Care for pre- and post-operative patients, including Soft Tissue, Orthopedics, Neurology, Dentistry, and Ophthalmology cases.
- Assisting in setting up emergency pick-ups and ICU transfers.
- Managing isolation cases such as respiratory and Parvo if required.
- Conducting comprehensive triage for all inpatients, performing physical assessments, passive range of motion exercises, and more.
- Making informed recommendations for comfort and pain management.
- Proficiently handling IVC placement and urinary catheter placement.
- Skillfully administering various forms of medications.
- Conducting venipuncture and managing lab work submissions.
- Actively participating in instructing 4th-year veterinary students and Harcum College nursing students.
- Maintaining clear and effective communication with clinicians, students, and nurses by providing necessary patient updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring proper follow-ups.
- Participating in nursing rounds at the beginning and end of each shift to exchange essential information.
- Utilizing EMR INSTINCT and CUREATR hospital text messaging systems as applicable.
- Ensuring the organization of stock and maintaining the cleanliness of all Wards as needed.
Benefits
- excellent healthcare
- tuition benefits for employees and their families
- generous retirement benefits
- a wide variety of professional development opportunities
- supportive work and family benefits
- a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
- generous retirement plans
- Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
- pre-tax or Roth basis retirement savings
- wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- substantial amount of time away from work
- long-term care insurance
- wellness and work-life resources
- professional and personal development resources
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- discounts and special services
- flexible work hours
- forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
