Veterinary Nurse – Ward & Teaching Hospital

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital is seeking a skilled Veterinary Nurse to provide advanced nursing care across Fluids, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Isolation Wards in a fast-paced teaching hospital.

You will support medical and surgical patients, including pre- and post-operative care, emergency coordination, ICU transfers, and isolation cases, while helping educate veterinary and nursing students. The role offers a clear pathway for clinical advancement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with hospitalized small animals on IV fluids.
• CVT or board eligible—must sit for boards within 3 months of hire.
• At all levels, relevant education, experience, skills and licenses/certifications influence salary offers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert oversight for patients in Fluids, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Isolation Wards.
• Manage patients on IV fluids and coordinate cases exceeding Fluids Ward capacity.
• Care for pre- and post-operative patients across multiple specialties including Soft Tissue, Orthopedics, Neurology, Dentistry, and Ophthalmology.
• Assist in setting up emergency pickups and ICU transfers.
• Conduct nursing rounds and ensure thorough patient communication and documentation.

Skills

IV fluids management

Emergency coordination

Clinical nursing

Education

CVT

Board eligible

Tools

INSTINCT EMR

CUREATR

Job description

Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital is seeking a skilled Veterinary Nurse to provide advanced nursing care across Fluids, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Isolation Wards in a fast-paced teaching hospital.

You will support medical and surgical patients, including pre- and post-operative care, emergency coordination, ICU transfers, and isolation cases, while helping educate veterinary and nursing students. The role offers a clear pathway for clinical advancement and teamwork.