Large Animal Veterinary Technician at The University of Pennsylvania in New Bolton Center

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University Overview 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 Large Animal Veterinary Technician Job Profile Title Veterinary Technician B Job Description Summary Job Description Join the Penn Vet New Bolton Center Nursing Team Please Note: This position is located at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania (Chester County), approximately 33 miles west of Philadelphia. Public transportation is not available to this location, and reliable personal transportation is required. New Bolton Center, the large animal hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, is seeking compassionate and motivated Veterinary Technicians to join our nursing team. Working alongside board-certified specialists, residents, interns, veterinary students, and fellow technicians, you'll provide exceptional nursing care to equine and other large animal patients in one of the nation's premier veterinary teaching hospitals. Our technicians play an essential role in patient care while helping educate the next generation of veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Every day offers the opportunity to care for a diverse caseload ranging from routine medical patients to complex emergency, critical care, neonatal, and surgical cases. What You'll Do As a Veterinary Technician, you will provide comprehensive nursing care while supporting the daily clinical operations of New Bolton Center, including: Delivering exceptional nursing care to hospitalized, outpatient, emergency, and critical care equine and large animal patients Collaborating with veterinarians and the patient care team to prioritize treatments and ensure efficient, high-quality patient care Performing advanced technical procedures including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, medication administration, nasogastric tube placement, tube feedings, fluid therapy management, and other specialized nursing procedures Monitoring anesthesia recovery, pain management, intravenous fluid therapy, and postoperative patients Assessing critically ill adult and neonatal patients and communicating changes in patient status to the veterinary team Managing isolation patients while following all hospital biosecurity and infection control protocols Performing daily husbandry and patient care activities as needed Documenting treatments, nursing observations, medical records, and hospital charges accurately within the electronic medical record Participating in patient rounds to promote excellent communication and continuity of care Assisting with clinical research projects as assigned Supporting a collaborative, patient-focused hospital environment Teaching & Mentorsh