Night-Shift Large Animal Vet Technician (Equine Focus)

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 sign-on incentive

Full Penn benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center seeks a Large Animal Veterinary Technician to join the nursing team at Kennett Square, PA. The role involves intensive nursing care for equine and other large animals, educational duties for veterinary students, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Shift is 9:00 PM–7:30 AM Tuesday–Friday with rotating weekends; 30% differential. Sign‑on incentive and full Penn benefits accompany a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in AVMA‑accredited Vet Tech program or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Animal Science/Equine Studies encouraged.
• Currently enrolled/certified Veterinary Technician at Level A–D.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to large animal patients.
• Collaborate with veterinarians to prioritize treatments.
• Perform advanced nursing procedures and monitor anesthesia recovery.
• Document treatments and hospital charges in EMR.
• Participate in rounds and clinical teaching.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Horse handling experience

Education

AVMA‑accredited Vet Tech program (Level A)

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Animal Science/Equine Studies

CVT/LVT/RVT certification (Level B/C/D)

Job description

University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center seeks a Large Animal Veterinary Technician to join the nursing team at Kennett Square, PA. The role involves intensive nursing care for equine and other large animals, educational duties for veterinary students, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Shift is 9:00 PM–7:30 AM Tuesday–Friday with rotating weekends; 30% differential. Sign‑on incentive and full Penn benefits accompany a competitive hourly rate.