Outpatient Specialty Floater Veterinary Nurse

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Outpatient Specialty Floater Veterinary Nurse

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician D

Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is a global leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1884, the School is a proud member of the One Health initiative, linking human, animal, and environmental health. Forbes recognized the University of Pennsylvania as one of America’s Best Large Employers of 2023 marking our third consecutive year in a row to achieve this status. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/

Located on the beautiful and vibrant campus of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Vet's Ryan Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia provides care for dogs, cats, and other domestic/companion animals, handling more than 30,000 patient visits a year, some 9,000 of which are emergency cases. Ryan Hospital is a Level One Trauma Facility certified by Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECSS).

As a valued member of Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, you will work in a supportive environment where you will have professional growth opportunities. If you are a skilled Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about caring for animals, interested in further developing your skills and working with an elite team of clinicians then Penn Vet is the place for you.

Job Description

The Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician floater. The individual will rotate through all outpatient services to gain knowledge and experience so they can effectively provide coverage during vacations and on busy days. Areas in which the individual will be trained to work include Ophthalmology, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, Primary Care and Dermatology.

The individual in this position will rotate through all specialty services providing additional nursing support to outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities will include:

• •Obtaining lab work on outpatients
• •Instructing veterinary students and veterinary nursing students on patient care
• •Patient triage
• •Assisting with discharges/billing/scheduling
• •Client communication
• •Venipuncture/IV catheter placement
• •Sedation of stable patients

We are hiring at all levels for this position. Minimum starting salaries increase with each level. Relevant education, experience, skills, and licenses/ certifications are among the factors considered in salary offers.

This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1,000. Please contact Amy Shields, Talent Acquisition Specialist, ( shieldsa@upenn.edu ) for further details regarding this position and the sign-on incentive.

Qualifications

Must have strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills. Must also be flexible and willing to work in multiple areas. This nurse must be flexible and able to handle changes to their daily routine. There is a physical requirement which includes lifting > 20 pounds, kneeling and bending frequently and for extended periods of time.

Must be a CVT or board eligible .

Veterinary Technician A: CVT or board eligible--must sit for boards within 3 months of hire. 0–1-year 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

Veterinary Technician E: CVT and 8 + years of experience

Targeted Pay Range: $20.45/hr to $40.00/hr.

*Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

• Hours
• Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week position.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$25.68 - $40.00 Hourly Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization 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) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .

• Special Requirements
• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide