Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and highly motivated Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse to join the Outpatient Internal Medicine Service. This role supports the delivery of advanced specialty care in a fast-paced, academic teaching hospital environment.

The Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse provides high-level technical nursing care, assists with complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and serves as a key liaison between clinicians, clients, and the broader hospital team. This position plays a vital role in patient advocacy, clinical workflow coordination, and the education of veterinary students, interns, and residents.

This role includes participation in the hospital's holiday schedule and isolation/wards coverage as part of shared clinical responsibilities.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support

Provide advanced nursing care for outpatient internal medicine patients across a range of specialty services, including gastroenterology, endocrinology, hepatology, nephrology, and immune-mediated disease.
Perform technical procedures including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, ECG placement, blood pressure measurement, and collection of blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples.
Assist clinicians with advanced diagnostics and procedures such as ultrasound preparation, endoscopy support, fine needle aspirates, and biopsies.
Prepare, administer, and monitor sedation and anesthetic protocols for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Continuously monitor patients during and post-procedure and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.

Client Communication & Case Coordination

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by providing intake, discharge education, and follow-up communication.
Review treatment plans and medication instructions with clients and manage prescription refill requests.
Coordinate diagnostic results, referrals, and ongoing case updates in collaboration with clinicians and house officers.

Clinic Operations & Workflow

Support daily clinic operations by coordinating patient transport, case triage, room readiness, and patient flow.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in the hospital's electronic medical record system.
Ensure proper handling, labeling, and submission of laboratory samples.
Adhere to hospital safety standards, infection control protocols, and isolation procedures.

Teaching & Team Collaboration

Support the hospital's academic mission by assisting in the clinical instruction of veterinary students, interns, and residents.
Model best practices in patient handling, technical skill execution, and client communication.
Collaborate with nursing leadership and specialty teams to improve clinical standards, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Participate in service meetings, training initiatives, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

Required

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with hospitalized small animals in a specialty or emergency setting.
Demonstrated proficiency in sedation monitoring, diagnostic support, and advanced technical nursing skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment
Must be a certified veterinary nurse- CVT/RVT/LVT

Preferred

Experience in internal medicine, specialty practice, or academic teaching hospitals.
Familiarity with electronic medical records and complex case coordination.
Interest in mentorship, clinical education, and professional development.

Career Level Classification

This position may be filled at one of the following levels based on credentials and experience:

Veterinary Technician B: CVT with 1-3 years of experience
Veterinary Technician C: CVT with 3-5 years of experience
Veterinary Technician D: CVT with 5-8 years of experience
Veterinary Technician E: CVT with 8+ years of experience

Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5p

This position is eligible for a $1000 signing bonus. Please contact Amy Shields, shieldsa@upenn.edu, Talent Acquisition Specialist, for further information or to discuss current and future career opportunities at Penn Vet.

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.

Targeted Pay Range: $20.45/hr to $40.00/hr.

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania