Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

As a valued Veterinary Nurse, you will perform anesthesia on a multitude of different species. Including pre-op assessment, induction, maintenance and recovery of all patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide primary anesthesia care to clinical patients
• Provide primary anesthesia care to research patients
• Provide primary anesthesia care after hours (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Teach veterinary anesthesia to vet students & tech students
• Stock appropriate areas
• Participate in weekly anesthesia department rounds (twice weekly)
• Maintain anesthesia equipment (anesthesia machines, monitors, blood gas machines, fluid pumps, etc.)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

This position is eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive of $1,000. Please contact Sally Tunstall at View email address on click.appcast.io for further details regarding this position.

Qualifications

The candidate should be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). Extensive knowledge of physiology is required. Anesthesia experience is preferred but not required. Large animal experience also isn't required, but candidates must be comfortable working with all farm animal species. On-call hours are required (nights, weekends & holidays). Position requires rotating and on-call schedules as well as occasional overtime, with some weeknights, weekends, and holidays as assigned. Position requires the ability to be within a 30-minute travel time to the hospital when on-call.

Veterinary Technician B

An Associate of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Veterinary Technician C

An Associate of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Veterinary Technician D

An Associate of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Veterinary Technician E

An Associate of Science and 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$19.81 - $34.00 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
• Tuition
• Retirement
• Time Away from Work
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Wellness and Work-life Resources
• Professional and Personal Development
• University Resources
• Discounts and Special Services
• Flexible Work Hours
• Penn Home Ownership Services
• Adoption Assistance