Wards Veterinary Nurse Assistant

About the role

Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Nurse Assistant to join our dynamic team. Our Veterinary Nurse Assistants are an integral part of our nursing team assisting with providing excellent care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Stocking supplies
• Cleaning
• Cage set up/breakdown
• Make heparinized flushes
• Laundry
• Cleaning medical equipment (alcohol wipes only; no Rescue)
• Pharmacy, clinical lab runs
• Walking patients in appropriate areas, double-leashed
• Proper labeling and transport of deceased patients to appropriate cooler
• Patient restraint
• Proper handling and running of Nova samples, PCV/TP, blood smears, glucometer, and Idexx tests
• Bloodwork must always be checked with a nurse after being analyzed
• Prime fluid bags on a cassette. Cannot set up fluid pumps
• Anticipate nurses' needs. This includes setting up for an IV catheter, blocked cat set up
• Assist nurses with patients triaged to the treatment area that need immediate care
• Assist with discharge of outpatients once properly trained
• ANY changes/abnormalities/questions on patient status must be brought to attention of nurse

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a veterinary setting and experience with patient restraint is required
• The proven ability to multitask and to follow directions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Hours

Hours for this position are 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday.

Pay Range

$15.90 - $19.00 Hourly Rate

Schedule

Shift: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday

Benefits

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.