Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse

About the role

The University of Pennsylvania’s Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital seeks 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Cook up and coordinate diagnostic results, referrals, and ongoing case updates in collaboration with clinicians and house officers.
• 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.
• Support the hospital’s academic mission by assisting in the clinical instruction of veterinary students, interns, and residents.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$25.24 - $40.00 Hourly Rate

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, Tuition, Retirement, Time Away from Work, Long-Term Care Insurance, Wellness and Work-life Resources, Professional and Personal Development, University Resources, Flexible Work Hours, Penn Home Ownership Services, Adoption Assistance.