Junior Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Overview

The Spay Neuter Save Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit veterinary surgical clinic that specializes in high-quality high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN). We are looking for a certified veterinary nurse to help us meet our mission to provide lower cost services to the community, keeping pets with their people. We also provide life-saving surgeries such as amputations, cystotomies, foreign bodies, enucleations, etc. We also participate in MASH-style clinics located in other counties to help combat feline overpopulation.

Duties

• Assist veterinarian with medical procedures, including animal catheterization, laboratory testing, and anesthesia.
• Perform animal restraint and handling to ensure safety for both pets and staff during examinations and treatments.
• Conduct medical collections such as blood draws, urine samples, and other diagnostic tests following aseptic techniques.
• Manage kennel duties including cleaning, feeding, grooming, and monitoring animals’ health and behavior.
• Maintain accurate records of veterinary procedures, laboratory results, and patient histories using veterinary terminology.
• Handle animal anatomy-related tasks and assist with laboratory experiments or diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal anatomy, restraint techniques, and veterinary terminology essential for effective support.
• Hands-on experience with animal husbandry, pet care, and dog handling to ensure safe interactions.
• Skills in laboratory procedures, medical collection, aseptic technique, and veterinary critical care are highly desirable.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments with strong attention to detail and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team members and educating pet owners about animal care.
• Have Pennsylvania and New York veterinary technician licenses, or be working toward obtaining these licenses.
• Have own reliable transportation and be willing to drive to remote locations for occasional high-volume cat clinics.
• Pass RECOVER CPR course within a month of starting work.

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount (free care for animals belonging to the employee)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person