Emergency Service Veterinary Nurse

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is hiring an Emergency Service Veterinary Nurse in the School of Veterinary Medicine. The role performs emergency and anesthesia procedures, supporting routine and urgent cases with triage, treatment preparation, and ongoing patient monitoring.

Responsibilities include arterial/IV/urinary catheterization, chest tube setup, sedation and anesthesia administration, radiology, and client communication.

Qualifications

• CVT or board eligible; must sit for boards within 3 months of hire.
• CVT and 2-3 years of experience for Technician B.
• CVT and 3-5 years of experience for Technician C.
• CVT and 5-8 years of experience for Technician D.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care/ critical care, including arterial, IV, and urinary catheterization; chest tube setup and evacuation; administration of sedatives and anesthesia; radiology.
• Anticipate/identify medical complications
• Initial assessment of patients' conditions
• Develop familiarity with/use emergency clinical laboratory equipment and emergency service equipment
• Receptionist responsibilities, including patient charges and discharges
• Assist with clinical research activities
• Communicate with clients and interact with referring veterinarians, faculty, and senior staff
• May assume occasional supervisory responsibility
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Catheterization

Anesthesia support

Emergency patient care

Education

CVT certification candidate/board eligible

CVT certification

Board eligibility

Experience in veterinary emergency

Tools

Emergency clinical equipment

Radiology equipment

Job description

Emergency Service Veterinary Nurse

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural,andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

Emergency Service Veterinary Nurse

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician, Emergency Services B

Job Description Summary

Performs emergency and anesthesia procedures, supporting bothroutine and urgent cases. Assists with triage, treatmentpreparation, and ongoing patient monitoring.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care/ critical care, including: arterial,IV, and urinary catheterization; chest tube placement, setup, andevacuation; administration of sedatives and anesthesia; andradiology.
• Anticipate/identify medical complications
• Initial assessment of patients' conditions
• Develop familiarity with/use emergency clinical laboratoryequipment and emergency service equipment.
• Receptionist responsibilities, including patient charges anddischarges.
• Assist with clinical research activities
• Communicate with clients and interact with referringveterinarians, faculty, and senior staff
• May assume occasional supervisory responsibility
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Veterinary Technician A: CVT or board eligible--must sit for boardswithin 3 months of hire o-1 years experience

Veterinary Technician B: CVT and 2-3 years of experience

Veterinary Technician C: CVT and 3-5 years of experience

Veterinary Technician D: CVT and 5-8 years of experience

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$19.81 - $36.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay