Emergency Service Veterinary Nurse

Emergency Service Veterinary Nurse

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Emergency Service Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Technician, Emergency Services B

Performs emergency and anesthesia procedures, supporting both routine and urgent cases. Assists with triage, treatmentpreparation, and ongoing patient monitoring.

• Assist with patient care/ critical care, including: arterial,IV, and urinary catheterization; chest tube placement, setup, and evacuation; administration of sedatives and anesthesia; andradiology.
• Anticipate/identify medical complications
• Initial assessment of patients' conditions
• Develop familiarity with/use emergency clinical laboratory equipment and emergency service equipment.
• Receptionist responsibilities, including patient charges and discharges.
• Assist with clinical research activities
• Communicate with clients and interact with referringveterinarians, faculty, and senior staff
• May assume occasional supervisory responsibility
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Veterinary Technician A: CVT or board eligible--must sit for boardswithin 3 months of hire o-1 years experience

Veterinary Technician B: CVT and 2-3 years of experience

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School of Veterinary Medicine

$19.81 - $24.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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