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Job description
Surgical Appointment Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Referral Center (VRC) is a comprehensive, referral specialty & emergency critical care veterinary hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania. At our hospital, you'll be working alongside a large team of experienced & board-certified veterinarians with advanced specialized training who utilize the latest innovations in medicine and technology to treat companion animals. Our veterinary services include trauma treatment and critical care, medical oncology, radiation therapy oncology, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, dentistry/oral surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, MRI and CT, endoscopy, rehabilitation, and emergency services. We are looking to add a skilled Surgical Appointment Veterinary Nurse to compliment our growing, fast paced hospital. By joining VRC you will be supported by a team of excellent nurses and assistants along with experienced, board-certified veterinarians.
Responsibilities:
Run daily appointments with the surgeon
Obtain an accurate history for the doctor, obtain vitals (temperature, auscultating heart rate, palpating pulses, auscultating lung sounds and respiratory rate, assessing mucous membranes and capillary refill time)
Perform diagnostic testing (lab work, radiographs, ultrasound)
Perform sedation and monitor during short procedures such as bandage/cast changes, radiographs
Assist in patient procedures: holding for ultrasounds, aspirates
Fill medications for clients to give at home
Administrate medications in all routes (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous)
Handle client communications and properly document in the patient's medical record
Admit patients for hospitalization/surgical procedures
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 8a-6pm, subject to change with advanced notice
Once a month on call is required
Compensation:
Hourly range $22-$34/hour
Even higher for VTS!
Preferred skills:
1-2 years of veterinary experience
Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Availability to be on-call 1 x monthly and work some holidays
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude, be a team player
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision
401(k) with a company match!
Employee assistance program
Generous employee pet care discount at 80%!
Flexible schedule
FSA/HSA
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Uniform allowance for full time and part time employees
Paid holidays/paid time and a half for working holidays
CE allowance up to $2500 per year, based on licensure!
Worksite address
malvern, PA, 19355, US
Who can apply
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