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New Graduate Veterinary Technicians/Nurses

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Posted Job Title
New Graduate Veterinary Technicians/Nurses

Job Profile Title
Veterinary Technician A

Job Description Summary
This role is responsible for all aspects of patient care in the large animal hospital, including performing treatments, basic procedures, emergency management, and teaching.

Job Description
A Day in the Life: A New Veterinary Technician at Ryan Hospital

It's your first week at Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital, and your nerves are real-but so is the excitement. You've just graduated from tech school, passed the VTNE, and now you're standing in the middle of one of the busiest veterinary teaching hospitals in the country.

Why Start Your Career at Ryan Hospital?

Mentorship & onboarding designed for new graduates
Access to specialty services, including Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Neurology, Anesthesia, and Internal Medicine
Exposure to a wide range of cases and procedures-over 34,000 visits per year
Supportive, inclusive team culture where questions are encouraged and growth is expected
Professional development, CE reimbursement, and career planning resources
Pathways toward Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) certification
Work-life balance with flexible scheduling, generous PTO, and health benefits
The opportunity of working at a top-tier academic veterinary hospital

What You Need to Apply

Recent graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program
Eligible for Pennsylvania veterinary technician licensure
Curiosity, compassion, and a drive to grow in a fast-paced, teaching-focused environment

Apply now or reach out with questions: Amy Shields, TAS, shieldsa@upenn.edu

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine