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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

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

Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician D

Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and highly motivated Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse to join the Outpatient Internal Medicine Service. This role supports the delivery of advanced specialty care in a fast-paced, academic teaching hospital environment.
The Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse provides high-level technical nursing care, assists with complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and serves as a key liaison between clinicians, clients, and the broader hospital team. This position plays a vital role in patient advocacy, clinical workflow coordination, and the education of veterinary students, interns, and residents.
This role includes participation in the hospital's holiday schedule and isolation/wards coverage as part of shared clinical responsibilities.

Job Description

Job ResponsibilitiesPatient Care & Clinical Support

• Provide advanced nursing care for outpatient internal medicine patients across a range of specialty services, including gastroenterology, endocrinology, hepatology, nephrology, and immune-mediated disease.
• Perform technical procedures including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, ECG placement, blood pressure measurement, and collection of blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples.
• Assist clinicians with advanced diagnostics and procedures such as ultrasound preparation, endoscopy support, fine needle aspirates, and biopsies.
• Prepare, administer, and monitor sedation and anesthetic protocols for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Continuously monitor patients during and post-procedure and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.

Client Communication & Case Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by providing intake, discharge education, and follow-up communication.
• Review treatment plans and medication instructions with clients and manage prescription refill requests.
• Coordinate diagnostic results, referrals, and ongoing case updates in collaboration with clinicians and house officers.

Clinic Operations & Workflow

• Support daily clinic operations by coordinating patient transport, case triage, room readiness, and patient flow.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in the hospital's electronic medical record system.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and submission of laboratory samples.
• Adhere to hospital safety standards, infection control protocols, and isolation procedures.

Teaching & Team Collaboration

• Support the hospital's academic mission by assisting in the clinical instruction of veterinary students, interns, and residents.
• Model best practices in patient handling, technical skill execution, and client communication.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and specialty teams to improve clinical standards, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Participate in service meetings, training initiatives, and professional development activities.

QualificationsRequired

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with hospitalized small animals in a specialty or emergency setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sedation monitoring, diagnostic support, and advanced technical nursing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment
• Must be a certified veterinary nurse- CVT/RVT/LVT

Preferred

• Experience in internal medicine, specialty practice, or academic teaching hospitals.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and complex case coordination.
• Interest in mentorship, clinical education, and professional development.

Career Level Classification

This position may be filled at one of the following levels based on credentials and experience:

• Veterinary Technician B: CVT with 1-3 years of experience
• Veterinary Technician C: CVT with 3-5 years of experience
• Veterinary Technician D: CVT with 5-8 years of experience

• Veterinary Technician E: CVT with 8+ years of experience

Hours:

Monday to Friday 9-5p

This position is eligible for a $1000 signing bonus. Please contact Amy Shields, shieldsa@upenn.edu , Talent Acquisition Specialist, for further information or to discuss current and future career opportunities at Penn Vet.

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.

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.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$25.24 - $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 protectedunder 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 benefitsto 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