"Wards Veterinary Nurse"

Job Description Summary

Ryan Hospital has an ongoing need for Veterinary Technicians in our Wards Service. Make a difference in the lives of pets during their critical moments and enjoy a fulfilling career in specialty nursing. Various experience levels are always welcome!

Job Description

As a valued member of Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital, you will work in a supportive environment where you will have professional growth opportunities. We are seeking Certified Veterinary Nurses of all experience levels who are passionate about caring for animals, interested in further developing their skills and working with an elite team of clinicians. As a wards nurse, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our department consisting of internal medicine, surgery, fluid therapy, and isolation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all patients in Fluids, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Isolation Wards
• Manage patients on intravenous fluids or any cases that exceed Fluids Ward capacity that will need to be housed in Surgery Wards
• Manage pre & post op patients: Soft Tissue, Orthopedics, Neurology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology
• Oversee and assist with setting up emergency pick ups and ICU transfers.
• Assist in managing isolation cases such as respiratory and Parvo if needed
• Triage of all inpatients including physical assessments, passive range of motion, etc.
• Make recommendations regarding comfort and pain management
• IVC placement, urinary catheter placement
• Administer all forms of medications
• Venipuncture, Lab Work submissions
• Instructing 4th year veterinary students and Harcum College nursing students
• Maintain communication with clinicians, students & nurses with necessary patient updates, concerns & follow ups
• Receive nursing rounds at the beginning of each shift and provide nursing rounds at the end of each shift
• Utilize EMR INSTINCT and CUREATR hospital text messaging systems as applicable.
• Oversee the organization of stock and the cleanliness of all Wards as needed.

Qualifications:

• Veterinary Technician, Wards A: 0-1 year of veterinary experience and board eligible within 3 months
• Veterinary Technician, Wards B: 1-2 years of veterinary experience and a CVT
• Veterinary Technician, Wards C: 3-4 years of veterinary experience and a CVT
• Veterinary Technician, Wards D: 5+ years of veterinary experience and a CVT
• Veterinary Technician, Wards E: 8+ years of experience and a VTS, or additional certifications
• Must be flexible, have strong critical thinking skills and good technical skills.
• 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.

This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1,000. Please contact Amy Shields, Talent Acquisition Specialist, (shieldsa@upenn.edu) for further details regarding this position and the sign-on incentive.

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.
• Shift differentials of 10-30% apply for nights/weekends

Hours:

• Shifts are 10 hours and 12 hours. Mid shift, overnight, and weekend shifts are all available.
• Weekend overnights: Friday to Sunday 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
• Weeknights: Monday -Thursday 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Physical Requirement:

Must be able to stand, bend, stoop for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift 25 + pounds with assistance. Working conditions can be noisy with barking dogs.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

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