Discharge Veterinary Nurse: Patient Prep & Client Education

Ethos Veterinary Health; Frazer Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Pet care discount

Flexible schedule

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Uniform allowance

Paid holidays/holiday pay

CE allowance up to $2500

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's Veterinary Referral Center in Malvern, PA, is seeking a Discharge Veterinary Nurse to ensure smooth transitions from hospital care to home care. You will work with a large team of experienced, board-certified veterinarians and nurses, using the latest tools to support urgent and ongoing patient needs.

The role requires 1–3 years of veterinary experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to educate owners on at-home care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of veterinary experience.
• Proficient in drug calculations and unit conversions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary setting.
• Holiday and weekend availability; on-call flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for discharge and verify medications and paperwork.
• Demonstrate procedures to clients (e.g., bladder expression, insulin administration).
• Explain home care needs to pet owners clearly.
• Fill and dispense medications for at-home use.
• Administer medications via various routes (oral, SQ, IM, IV).
• Document all client communications in medical records.
• Educate owners on preventive care and home management.
• Assist pharmacy operations during down-time.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Calculations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health's Veterinary Referral Center in Malvern, PA, is seeking a Discharge Veterinary Nurse to ensure smooth transitions from hospital care to home care. You will work with a large team of experienced, board-certified veterinarians and nurses, using the latest tools to support urgent and ongoing patient needs.

The role requires 1–3 years of veterinary experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to educate owners on at-home care.