Veterinary Technician, Large Animal

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Posted Job Title

Veterinary Technician, Large Animal

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician B

Job Description Summary

New Bolton Center has an ongoing need for Veterinary Technicians. This posting describes the basic responsibilities and requirements for this role. If you meet the qualifications outlined below and have an interest in being considered as positions become available, please apply to this posting. Your information will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if we would like to learn more about your background.

Veterinary Technicians will perform nursing duties under the supervision of the Lead Technician. Nursing care will be administered to hospitalized large animal patients, performing basic treatments and procedures, emergency management and teaching.

Job Description

This position is located in Kennett Square, PA (Chester County) which is approximately 33 miles outside of Philadelphia. There is no public transportation to this location. You must have your own transportation. 

This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1,000. Please contact Kim Daley, Director of Nursing at kimdaley@upenn.edu or Sally Tunstall at tysons@vet.upenn.edu for further details regarding this position.

Job Responsibilities

Veterinary Technician A

New Bolton Center is also offering a unique experience that is ideal for, but not restricted to, individuals strongly considering veterinary school or enrolled in a veterinary technician program. The ideal applicant is looking for an immersive large animal experience at a top veterinary teaching institution. 

This individual will work alongside members of the New Bolton Center nursing and clinical care teams to provide basic patient care, handling, and animal husbandry duties. All required skills will be taught. They will perform treatments on patients under direction of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT) including but not limited to: patient monitoring through use of physical examination, administration of medications (oral/intramuscular/intracatheter), administration of ocular medications through a subpalpebral lavage system, preparation of patient medications, milking mares and feeding neonates, and preparing IV fluids for patients. Educational opportunities will be available, working closely with veterinarians and veterinary nurses. This individual will rotate through all treatment shifts including 6:30a-3p, 2:30p-12:30p, and 9p-7:30a.

Veterinary Technician B

This Certified Veterinary Technician will provide nursing care to emergency and in-house patients and share rounds with the incoming shift. Perform all admissions and discharges for animals under their care. Assist in teaching both veterinary and veterinary technician students. Submit comprehensive student evaluations for Harcum students to the rotation supervisor in a timely manner.

Communicate patient needs with clinicians and colleagues. Assist with research projects. Place patient charges in EMR on a daily basis and maintain patient medical records. Escort clients to their animal for visitation.

Qualifications

Veterinary Technician A

Enrolled in an accredited veterinary technician program or a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Science, or Equine Studies. Strong interest in applying to veterinary school or becoming a certified veterinary technician. 0-1 years of large animal handling experience preferred but not required. Ability to perform strenuous work and tolerate exposure to weather, chemicals and allergens required. Ability to work independently.

Veterinary Technician B

Must be a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, LVT, RVT or equivalent). Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively required. Must have excellent communication skills both orally and written. Horse handling skills are preferred but not required. Must be able to work well with others. Computer skills required. 1-3 years of experience required.

Working Conditions: High noise environment; High dust, dirt, grease environment; Requires extensive safety training; Alternative work schedules; On-Call (beeper); Requires protective devices; Exposure to chemicals; Outdoor exposure to weather.

Physical Effort: Typically standing or walking; Typically bending, crouching, stooping; Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more.

Job Location – City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

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. 

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Special Requirements 

Background check 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 

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