Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant

The University of Pennsylvania, a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, is seeking a Veterinary Nurse Assistant to join the Ryan Veterinary Hospital team. This full-time position involves providing excellent care to patients in the internal medicine department.

Job Responsibilities

Veterinary Nurse Assistant A:

• Stocking supplies
• Cleaning
• Cage set up/breakdown
• Make heparinized flushes
• Laundry
• Cleaning medical equipment (alcohol wipes only; no Rescue)
• Pharmacy, clinical lab runs
• Walking patients in appropriate areas, double-leashed
• Proper labeling and transport of deceased patients to appropriate cooler
• Patient restraint
• Proper handling and running of Nova samples, PCV/TP, blood smears, glucometer, and Idexx tests (must be checked with a nurse)
• Prime fluid bags on a cassette (cannot set up fluid pumps)
• Anticipate nurses' needs, including setting up for IV catheter or blocked cat
• Assist nurses with patients triaged to the treatment area needing immediate care
• Assist with discharge of outpatients once properly trained
• Report any changes/abnormalities/questions on patient status to the nurse

Veterinary Nurse Assistant B:

• All Level 1 responsibilities
• Room organization
• Some supervised medical treatments on stable patients only
• Assist nurses with unstable patients
• May work in 24/7 nursing areas (ES, ICU, Wards)
• Become familiar with normal and abnormal physical parameters including mucous membranes, capillary refill time, pulses, heart rate, respiratory rate and effort, and lung sounds
• Feel comfortable with all monitoring equipment including normal results for pulse oximeter, ECG setup, Doppler/Cardell
• Focus on anticipating nurse's needs, including setting up for IV catheter, blocked cat setup, fluid bag setup
• All treatments/findings must be checked and approved by nurse on duty
• May perform treatments on stable patients under direct nurse supervision: TPR, ECG, Doppler, connect/disconnect IVF, prime IVF bags (cannot start infusions), no medication administration

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

For Veterinary Nurse Assistant A: A High School Diploma and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent. Required experience in a veterinary setting, patient restraint, working with difficult patients, multitasking, following directions, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

For Veterinary Nurse Assistant B: Same as A with 2-3 years of experience or equivalent.

This position involves a high noise environment and requires physical effort, including lifting 25-50 pounds, kneeling, crouching, bending, and standing for prolonged periods.

Pay Range

$15.63 - $19.00 Hourly Rate

How to Apply

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