Veterinary Technician, Large Animal

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Veterinary Technician, Large Animal

Veterinary Technician B

New Bolton Center has an ongoing need for Veterinary Technicians. This posting describes the basic responsibilities and requirements for this role. If you meet the qualifications outlined below and have an interest in being considered for positions as they become available, please apply to this posting. Your information will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if we would like to learn more about your background.

Veterinary Technicians will perform nursing duties under the supervision of the Lead Technician. Nursing care will be administered to hospitalized large animal patients, performing basic treatments and procedures, emergency management and teaching.

This position is located in Kennett Square, PA (Chester County) which is approximately 33 miles outside of Philadelphia. There is no public transportation to this location. You must have your own transportation.

This position is eligible for a sign‑on incentive of $1,000. Please contact Kim Daley, Director of Nursing  or Sally Tunstall  for further details regarding this position.

New Bolton Center is also offering a unique experience that is ideal for, but not restricted to, individuals strongly considering veterinary school or enrolled in a veterinary technician program. The ideal applicant is looking for an immersive large animal experience at a top veterinary teaching institution.

This individual will work alongside members of the New Bolton Center nursing and clinical care teams to provide basic patient care, handling, and animal husbandry duties. All required skills will be taught. They will perform treatments on patients under direction of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT) including but not limited to: patient monitoring through use of physical examination, administration of medications (oral/intramuscular/intracatheter), administration of ocular medications through a subpalpebral lavage system, preparation of patient medications, milking mares and feeding neonates, and preparing IV fluids for patients.

Educational opportunities will be available, working closely with veterinarians and veterinary nurses. This individual will rotate through all treatment shifts including 6:30 a‑3 p, 2:30 p‑12:30 p, and 9 p‑7:30 a.

This Certified Veterinary Technician will provide nursing care to emergency and in‑house patients and share rounds with the incoming shift. Perform all admissions and discharges for animals under their care. Assist in teaching both veterinary and veterinary technician students. Submit comprehensive student evaluations for Harcum students to the rotation…