Veterinary Student Nurse Educator

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Posted Job Title

Veterinary Student Nurse Educator

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician D

Job Description Summary

The Veterinary Student Nurse Educator plays a key role in delivering high quality clinical education to veterinary students across all four years of the curriculum. This position supports both the Clinical Skills Lab (CSL) and the Ryan Hospital Patient Care Rotation (PCR) through hands-on skills teaching, rotation coordination, clinical support, and educational development. The Nurse Educator collaborates closely with faculty, staff veterinarians, teaching laboratory coordinators, and clinical nursing staff to ensure an exceptional learning experience and smooth day-to-day operation of teaching activities.

Job Description

The Veterinary Student Nurse Educator plays a vital role in preparing veterinary students for clinical practice through hands-on teaching, mentorship, and real-time clinical support. This unique position blends education and patient care, supporting both the Clinical Skills Lab (CSL) and the Ryan Veterinary Hospital Patient Care Rotation (PCR).

Working alongside faculty, clinicians, and nursing leadership, you will guide students as they build confidence in essential clinical skills while contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven teaching hospital environment.

Job Responsibilities

• CSL: Instruction & Teaching-Deliver hands-on instruction for clinical and surgical skills labs. Assess student competency during labs and practical exams

• CSL Curriculum Development & Materials Management- Maintain models and teaching materials. Design and develop new clinical/surgical training models

• CSL Lab Operations & Coordination-Lab setup/breakdown. Organize lab schedules and practical exams. Support student practice sessions

• Patient Care Rotation (PCR) Orientation & Onboarding-Lead orientation sessions. Provide logistics, scheduling, and systems training (Omnicell, pumps, etc.)

• PCR Clinical Support & Student Guidance- Act as primary liaison between students, nurses, and hospital staff. Provide real-time clinical support, troubleshooting, and skill reinforcement

• PCR Educational Coordination & Teaching Rounds-Coordinate teaching rounds. Oversee daily student supervision and learning experiences

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1,000. Please contact Sally Tunstall, Talent Acquisition Specialist, View email address on click.appcast.io, for further details regarding this position and the sign-on incentive.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week. The daytime schedule will vary depending on teaching responsibilities. ?

Qualifications

Advanced clinical veterinary nursing skills, a passion for teaching and developing others' skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to assess clinical skills and provide constructive feedback, highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, a collaborative mindset with a commitment to patient care and education are required. Experience teaching, training, or mentoring others is strongly preferred.

Veterinary Technician DAn Associate of Science degree and 5 to 7 years of clinical veterinary nursing experience, and a Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT or LVT), or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Veterinary Technician E

An Associate of Science degree and 7 to 10 years of clinical veterinary nursing experience, and a CVT/VTS (Veterinary Technician Specialty) or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

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Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$25.24 - $35.00 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 protected under 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 benefits to 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.

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The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. 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 protected under applicable federal, state or local law.