Surgical Appointment Nurse — Fast-Paced Veterinary Specialty

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with a company match

Paid time off

CE allowance up to $2500 per year

Flexible schedule

Uniform allowance

Pet care discount

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Veterinary Referral Center (VRC) in Malvern, PA is seeking a Surgical Appointment Veterinary Nurse to join our busy specialty and emergency hospital. You will work closely with a surgeon, manage histories, vitals, and assist in diagnostics and procedures while delivering compassionate client communication.

We offer a rotating schedule, on-call duties, and competitive hourly pay ranging from $22 to $34 per hour, with higher rates possible for VTS credentials.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of veterinary experience.
• Proficient in drug calculations and unit conversions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• On-call 1x monthly and some holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Run daily appointments with the surgeon.
• Obtain accurate patient histories and vitals.
• Perform diagnostic tests (lab work, radiographs, ultrasound).
• Sedation and monitoring during short procedures.
• Assist in procedures (ultrasounds, aspirates).
• Prepare and dispense medications for home use.
• Administer medications via all routes.
• Document in patient records and communicate with clients.
• Admit patients for hospitalization and surgery.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Calculations proficiency

Communication skills

On-call availability

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Veterinary Referral Center (VRC) in Malvern, PA is seeking a Surgical Appointment Veterinary Nurse to join our busy specialty and emergency hospital. You will work closely with a surgeon, manage histories, vitals, and assist in diagnostics and procedures while delivering compassionate client communication.

We offer a rotating schedule, on-call duties, and competitive hourly pay ranging from $22 to $34 per hour, with higher rates possible for VTS credentials.