"Veterinary Technician, Wards"

Veterinary Technician, Wards

Job Profile Title: Veterinary Technician, Ward B

Job Description Summary: This technician will be responsible for providing care to wards patients.

Responsibilities:

• Providing expert oversight for patients in Fluids, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Isolation Wards.
• Managing patients on intravenous fluids and coordinating cases that exceed Fluids Ward capacity, necessitating housing in Surgery Wards.
• Care for pre- and post-operative patients, including Soft Tissue, Orthopedics, Neurology, Dentistry, and Ophthalmology cases.
• Assisting in setting up emergency pick-ups and ICU transfers.
• Managing isolation cases such as respiratory and Parvo if required.
• Conducting comprehensive triage for all inpatients, performing physical assessments, passive range of motion exercises, and more.
• Making informed recommendations for comfort and pain management.
• Proficiently handling IVC placement and urinary catheter placement.
• Skillfully administering various forms of medications.
• Conducting venipuncture and managing lab work submissions.
• Actively participating in instructing 4th-year veterinary students and Harcum College nursing students.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with clinicians, students, and nurses by providing necessary patient updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring proper follow-ups.
• Participating in nursing rounds at the beginning and end of each shift to exchange essential information.
• Utilizing EMR INSTINCT and CUREATR hospital text messaging systems as applicable.
• Ensuring the organization of stock and maintaining the cleanliness of all Wards as needed.

This position is eligible for a $1000 signing bonus. Please contact Amy Shields, Talent Acquisition Specialist, for further information.

Qualifications:

Must have at least 2 years of experience working with hospitalized small animals on IV fluids.

Veterinary Technician A: CVT or board eligible--must sit for boards within 3 months of hire
Veterinary Technician B: CVT and 2-3 years of experience
Veterinary Technician C: CVT and 3-5 years of experience
Veterinary Technician D: CVT and 5-8 years of experience
Veterinary Technician E: CVT and 8 + years of experience

We are hiring at all levels for this position. Minimum starting salaries increase with each level.

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

Hours:
36-hour work week; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6a-6pm
36-hour work week; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6a-6pm
36-hour work week: rotating monthly schedule of 3 grouped nights on (Sun-Tues, Mon-Wed, and Wed-Fri), 4 nights off 6p-6am

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range: $19.47 - $40.00 Hourly Rate

To apply, visit: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Ryan-Veterinary-Hospital/Veterinary-Technician--Wards_JR00106451-2