Veterinary Technician, Wards

3 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States University of Pennsylvania Full time
Job Summary

This role will be responsible for the care of hospitalized patients in the wards.

Job Description

At Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital, we offer a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters professional growth and development. If you are a skilled and passionate Veterinary Nurse with a deep love for caring for animals, and you seek to expand your expertise while collaborating with an exceptional team of clinicians, then this is the perfect opportunity for you

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.
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 and 8 + years of experience
Benefits

Penn offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and 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, and much more.

Work Environment

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.



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