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Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit D

Job Description Summary

This Veterinary Nurse will provide high level patient care to critically ill animals. This is a weekend day position/36 hours.

Job Description

Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit D has 5+ years of veterinary emergency and critical care experience.

Veterinary Technician ICU B has 2-3 years of veterinary emergency/critical care experience.

Veterinary Technician ICU C has 3-4 years of veterinary emergency/critical care experience.

Veterinary Technician ICU E has 10+ years of veterinary emergency/critical care experience.

The job duties are the same for all levels.

Hours:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am-8pm
10% shift differential

Job Duties:

• Provide high quality nursing care to hospitalized patients in the ICU
• Perform all aspects of general and critical care nursing
• Assist with prioritizing and organizing patient treatments and procedures
• Update clinicians and staff on patient status and progression
• Teach fourth year veterinary students and nursing students
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior nursing staff

Qualifications:

• Certified Veterinary Technician with a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience
• Advanced patient assessment and nursing skills
• Technical proficiency in venipuncture, cystocentesis, placement of invasive lines (venous, arterial and urinary catheters)
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Working conditions can be loud and overly crowded.

Physical effort required: Ability to lift 25-50 pounds consistently, with help. Frequent kneeling, crouching and bending. Standing for prolonged periods of time.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$20.00 - $36.00

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.