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Posted Job Title
Emergency Service Veterinary Nurse
Job Profile Title
Veterinary Technician, Emergency Services B
Job Description Summary
Performs emergency and anesthesia procedures, supporting both routine and urgent cases. Assists with triage, treatment preparation, and ongoing patient monitoring.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Assist with patient care/ critical care, including: arterial, IV, and urinary catheterization; chest tube placement, setup, and evacuation; administration of sedatives and anesthesia; and radiology.
Anticipate/identify medical complications
Initial assessment of patients' conditions
Develop familiarity with/use emergency clinical laboratory equipment and emergency service equipment.
Receptionist responsibilities, including patient charges and discharges.
Assist with clinical research activities
Communicate with clients and interact with referring veterinarians, faculty, and senior staff
May assume occasional supervisory responsibility
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Veterinary Technician A: CVT or board eligible--must sit for boards within 3 months of hire o-1 years experience
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
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine
Pay Range
$19.81 - $36.00 Hourly Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You…