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more.
Posted Job Title
Veterinary Nurse Assistant – Wards
Job Profile Title
Veterinary Nurse
Assistant A
Job Description Summary
Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Nurse Assistant to join our
dynamic team. Our Veterinary Nurse Assistants are an integral part of our nursing team assisting with providing excellent care to our
patients.
Job Description
Veterinary Nurse Assistant A responsibilities include:
- Stocking
supplies - Cleaning
- Cage set up/breakdown
- Make heparinized flushes
- Laundry
- Cleaning medical equipment
(alcohol wipes only; no Rescue) - Pharmacy, clinical lab runs
- Walking patients in appropriate areas,
double-leashed - Proper labeling and transport of deceased patients to appropriate cooler
- Patient restraint
- Proper handling and running of Nova samples, PCV/TP, blood smears, glucometer, and Idexx tests. Bloodwork must always be checked
with a nurse after being analyzed. - Prime fluid bags on a cassette. Cannot set up fluid pumps.
- Anticipate nurses
needs. This includes setting up for an IV catheter, blocked cat set up. Talk with the nurse on duty about their
expectations. - Assist nurses with patients triaged to the treatment area that need immediate care.
- Assist with discharge of
outpatients once properly trained. - ANY changes/abnormalities/questions on patient status must be brought to attention of
nurse.
Veterinary Nurse Assistant B responsibilities include:
- Level 1 responsibilities
- Room
organization - Some supervised medical treatments on stable patients only
- Assist nurses with unstable patients
- May
need to work in any of the 24/7 nursing areas during busy times. (ES, ICU, Wards) - Become familiar with normal and abnormal physical
parameters including mucous membranes, capillary refill time, pulses, heart rate, respiratory rate and effort, and lung sounds - Feel
comfortable with all monitoring equipment including normal results for the pulse oximeter, ECG set up, doppler/Cardell.
- Focus on anticipating nurse’s needs. This includes setting up for an IV catheter, blocked cat set up, fluid bag set up,
etc
- All treatments/findings must be checked and approved by nurse on duty.
- May perform treatments on stable
patients under direct nurse supervision:- TPR, ECG, Doppler, connect/disconnect IVF
- Prime IVF bags (cannot start
infusions) - No medication administration
This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1,000. Please
contact Amy Shields, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [email protected] for further details
regarding the sign-on incentive.
Qualifications
Hours for this position are 6:00am – 6:00pm Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. This position is eligible for 10-30% shift differentials.
Veterinary Nurse Assistant A
A High School Diploma
and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a veterinary setting and experience
with patient restraint is required. Candidates should also have experience working with difficult to handle patients, the proven ability to
multitask and to follow directions. In addition candidates should also have strong interpersonal and communication
skills.
Veterinary Nurse Assistant B
A High School Diploma and 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Experience working in a veterinary setting and experience with patient restraint is required. Candidates should
also have experience working with difficult to handle patients, the proven ability to multitask and to follow directions. In addition
candidates should also have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, kneel, bend,
reach for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to lift >25 pounds with minimal assistance.
Job Location – City,
State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine
Pay
Range
$15.63 – $19.00 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 variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
your family, and your work-life balance. - Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help
you advance yourself personally and professionally. - University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access
to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and
athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the
Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few
examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these
activities for free. - Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find
great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and
memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General
Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. - Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options
offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of
non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. - Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for
eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home
improvements. - Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please
visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
Equal Employment 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.
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