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University of Pennsylvania

Ivy League university in Philadelphia, PA

Large Animal Veterinary Technician

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKennett Square, PA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Candidates should have strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Candidates should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Candidates should be able to prioritize multiple patients and responsibilities in a fast-paced hospital.
  • Candidates should have horse handling experience; this is preferred but not required.
  • Veterinary Technician Level A candidates must be enrolled in an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program with the goal of working in large animal nursing after graduation, or hold a bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, or Equine Studies with a strong interest in veterinary medicine; large animal experience is preferred but not required; and 0–1 years of experience.
  • Veterinary Technician Level B candidates must hold a current CVT, LVT, or RVT credential, have 1–2 years of veterinary hospital or general practice experience, be able to independently perform core nursing skills, and be able to teach basic technical skills.
  • Veterinary Technician Level C candidates must hold a current CVT, LVT, or RVT credential, have 3–5 years of emergency or specialty hospital experience, demonstrate advanced technical and critical care nursing skills, and have experience mentoring students and junior technicians.
  • Veterinary Technician Level D candidates must hold a current CVT, LVT, or RVT credential, have 5–7 years of advanced emergency or specialty nursing experience, demonstrate leadership in teaching, mentoring, and supporting veterinary student education, and demonstrate advanced technical and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Candidates must be able to safely handle horses and other large animal patients; training is provided as needed.
  • Candidates must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
  • Candidates must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and assist with patient handling.
  • Candidates must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Candidates must be able to tolerate exposure to animals, hay, bedding, dust, chemicals, and other common environmental allergens.
  • Reliable personal transportation is required because public transportation is not available to the location.
  • Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver nursing care to hospitalized, outpatient, emergency, and critical care equine and large animal patients.
  • Collaborate with veterinarians and the patient care team to prioritize treatments and ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.
  • Perform technical procedures including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, medication administration, nasogastric tube placement, tube feedings, fluid therapy management, and other specialized nursing procedures.
  • Monitor anesthesia recovery, pain management, intravenous fluid therapy, and postoperative patients.
  • Assess critically ill adult and neonatal patients and communicate changes in patient status to the veterinary team.
  • Manage isolation patients while following hospital biosecurity and infection control protocols.
  • Perform daily husbandry and patient care activities as needed.
  • Document treatments, nursing observations, medical records, and hospital charges accurately within the electronic medical record.
  • Participate in patient rounds to promote communication and continuity of care.
  • Assist with clinical research projects as assigned.
  • Provide hands-on instruction to University of Pennsylvania veterinary students and Harcum College veterinary nursing students during clinical rotations.
  • Demonstrate nursing procedures and best practices in large animal medicine.
  • Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback throughout clinical rotations.
  • Serve as a mentor and role model while promoting a collaborative learning environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Horse handling experience is preferred but not required.
  • Large animal experience is preferred but not required for Level A candidates.

About the Company

University of Pennsylvania

Ivy League university in Philadelphia, PA

The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. It comprises twelve undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, including the Wharton School, Perelman School of Medicine, and Penn Carey Law.

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