Part-Time ER Veterinary Nurse — Critical Care & Triage

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Part-Time Emergency Veterinary Nurse to join our Emergency Service team in Philadelphia, PA. This role supports care for emergency and critically ill patients, including triage, anesthesia support, and ongoing monitoring.

Schedule requires mid-shift, overnight, weekday, and weekend hours. Candidates must be able to contribute to multiple scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• CVT credential required with varying years of experience.
• Experience in emergency veterinary care preferred.
• Ability to support anesthesia, radiology and critical patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency and critical patient care, including initial patient assessment and triage.
• Perform and assist with procedures such as IV, arterial, and urinary catheterization and chest tube setup and evacuation.
• Administer medications and sedatives and assist with anesthesia.
• Assist with radiology, laboratory testing, and other emergency diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor patients and recognize changes or potential medical complications.
• Communicate effectively with clients, veterinarians, faculty, and other members of the veterinary care team.
• Assist with patient charges, discharges, and other service responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

CVT with 1-3 years

CVT with 3–5 years

CVT with 5–8 years

CVT with 8+ years

Job description

Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Part-Time Emergency Veterinary Nurse to join our Emergency Service team in Philadelphia, PA. This role supports care for emergency and critically ill patients, including triage, anesthesia support, and ongoing monitoring.

Schedule requires mid-shift, overnight, weekday, and weekend hours. Candidates must be able to contribute to multiple scheduling needs.