Discharge Veterinary Nurse — Client Education & Home Care

Ethos Veterinary Health; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Paid holidays

Pet care discount

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a skilled Discharge Veterinary Nurse at Veterinary Referral Center in Malvern, PA. You will assist in transitioning patients from hospital care to home, communicating complex medical information clearly to pet owners, and supporting a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for discharge, filling medications, administering drugs via all routes, and educating families on home care.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years veterinary experience preferred.
• Proficient in drug calculations, rates, and unit conversions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for discharge and ensure medications and paperwork are correct.
• Demonstrate medications administration and client demonstrations (e.g., insulin, nebulization).
• Explain care at home to pet owners and document in medical records.
• Fill medications for home use and administer medications via all routes.
• Manage client communications and maintain accurate records.
• Educate owners on preventative care and post-discharge steps.
• Assist with pharmacy tasks during downtime.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Calculations

Communication

On-call

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a skilled Discharge Veterinary Nurse at Veterinary Referral Center in Malvern, PA. You will assist in transitioning patients from hospital care to home, communicating complex medical information clearly to pet owners, and supporting a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for discharge, filling medications, administering drugs via all routes, and educating families on home care.