💼 Full-Time Position

ICU Veterinary Nurse Assistant

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Trustees of University of Pennsylvania
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Location
Philadelphia, United States
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Posted
June 19, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Description

Veterinary Nurse Assistant A responsibilities include:

  • 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. Talk with the nurse on duty about their expectations.
  • Assist nurses with patients triaged to the treatment area that need immediate care.
  • Assist with discha...