Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse

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Posted Job Title

Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia D

Job Description Summary

Penn Vet is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing general anesthesia and sedation to small animals, including critical and non-critical cases. Your expertise will be vital in developing individualized anesthetic protocols, conducting physical exams, and overseeing the animals' recovery. If you are a certified Veterinary Technician with a strong background or interest in anesthesia and teaching, and you are passionate about ensuring the well-being of our animal patients, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our beloved animal companions and future veterinarians!

Job Description

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to small animals in need? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dedicated Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse to join our esteemed Penn Vet Anesthesia Team. As a key member of our veterinary staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our animal patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Anesthesia and Sedation: Administer general anesthesia and sedation to small animals, including hospitalized, outpatient, critical, and non-critical cases. Your expertise in anesthesia protocols will contribute to the overall success of each patient's treatment.

2. Medical History Review: Thoroughly examine and review the medical history of animal patients, enabling you to develop individualized and appropriate anesthetic plans tailored to their specific needs.

3. IV Catheter Placement: Skillfully place intravenous (IV) catheters, ensuring the safe and efficient administration of medications and fluids during procedures.

4. Physical Exams: Conduct comprehensive physical examinations to assess the health status of patients and ensure their suitability for anesthesia.

5. Anesthetic Protocols: Design and implement customized anesthetic protocols for each patient, accounting for factors such as age, breed, health condition, and surgical requirements.

6. Anesthesia Management: Safely induce, maintain, and recover animals during procedures, carefully monitoring their vitals and overall well-being throughout the process.

7. Post-Anesthesia Care: Oversee the recovery of animal patients, providing attentive care and making informed decisions about their readiness to return to their ward or be discharged.

8. Equipment Preparation: Set up and prepare all necessary equipment for anesthesia cases, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow.

9. Collaborative Communication: Foster effective communication with the veterinary team, including clinicians, to ensure seamless coordination of inpatient cases and maintain a smooth daily schedule.

10. Some overnight and weekend on-call for emergent and scheduled cases requiring general anesthesia. Nurses are generously compensated for their time and effort.

Requirements:

• •Certified Veterinary Technician, specialization in anesthesia a plus.
• •Proven experience administering anesthesia and sedation to small animals in a veterinary setting.
• •Strong knowledge of anesthesia protocols, pharmacology, and patient monitoring.
• •Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle critical situations with composure.
• •Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with the veterinary team and ensure the highest quality of care.

Join our compassionate team and contribute to the well-being of our animal patients. If you are dedicated, skilled, and eager to make a difference in the lives of animals and veterinary students, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding Veterinary Anesthesia position.

Compensation:

Targeted Pay Range: $20.00/hr to $40.00.

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.

Qualifications:

Must be a CVT or board eligible.

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia A- CVT or board eligible- 0-1 year of experience

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia B- CVT 2-3 years of experience

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia C- CVT 3-4 years of experience

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia D- CVT 5-8 years of experience

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia E - CVT 8+ years of experience and a VTS, or additional certifications

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.

Hours:

The position will be 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. Overnight and weekend on call is required once fully trained and generously compensated.

Physical effort required: Ability to lift 25+pounds with assistance, reaching, standing, bending for prolonged periods of time.

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