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Posted Job Title

VET TECH A WARDS

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician A

Job Description Summary

Provide high quality patient care to ward patients in Fluid therapy, Ortho/ST wards, medicine and isolation on the overnight weekend shift.

Job Description

Veterinary Technician A 0-1 year of experience, CVT eligible within 3 months

Veterinary Technician B 2-3 years of relevant experience and a CVT

Veterinary Technician C 3-4 years of relevant experience and a CVT

Veterinary Technician D 5+ years of experience and a CVT

This is an overnight weekend shift, 6p-6a F-Sun, 36 hour shift.

This nurse is responsible for patient care in Fluids, Iso, Medicine and Soft Tissue surgery. This nurse will be proficient in CRI's, IV catheter placement, administering all forms of medications, pain management, infectious disease case management, and teaching veterinary and nursing students.

Qualifications:

Must be a CVT or board eligible within 3 months of hire.

Strong technical skills

Strong medical knowledge base

Ability to multi task and stay calm under pressure

Working conditions can be noisy. Physical effort required: Standing, kneeling, bending, for prolonged periods of time and ability to lift 25-50 pounds with help.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$15.44 - $26.25

Affirmative Action Statement 

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.