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Posted Job Title

Vet Nurse NBC A/B

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician B

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Lead technician, provide nursing care to large animal patients to include emergency/critical care, basic treatment plans, teaching and assisting with research projects. This position includes weekends and some holidays. The position includes cross training in all services.

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to emergency and in-house patients, and share rounds with the incoming shift. Perform all admissions and discharges for animals under their care.
• Place patient charges in EMR on a daily basis, and maintain patient medical records.
• Communicate patient needs with clinicians and colleagues.
• Assist with research projects
• Assist in teaching both veterinary and veterinary technician students.
• Escort clients to their animal for visitation.
• Behave in a professional manner at all times
• Demonstrate commitment to delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Follow standard operating procedures for department and hospital
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Demonstrate awareness of patient confidentiality issues
• Assist in other Clinical Service areas as assigned

This position is a 40 hours/wk position, includes weekends and some holidays. The position includes cross training in all services.

Position located in Kennett Sq., No public Trans. avail.

Qualifications

Must be a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, LVT, RVT or equivalent), or a graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program and eligible for sitting the boards. Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively required. Must have excellent communication skills both orally and written. Horse handling skills are required. Must be able to work well with others. Computer skills required.

Vet Nurse A: 0-1 years of experience

Vet Nurse B: 1-3 years of experience

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT/RESOURCE EXPOSURE

• High noise environment                  
• Alternative work schedules On-Call (beeper)                               
• Requires protective devices Exposure to chemicals Outdoor exposure to weather
• High dust, dirt, grease environment          
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs.             
• Typically standing or walking                 
• Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping   
• Using tools requiring high dexterity
• Typically bending, crouching, stoopin

Job Location - City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$16.23 - $29.22

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.