Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Full-time Veterinary

Posted on April 15, 2024

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Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

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Posted Job Title
Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

Job Profile Title
Veterinary Nurse Assistant A

Job Description Summary
The Ophthalmology Service at Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full time veterinary assistant to assist with clinics, surgeries, and patient care. This is a unique opportunity to specialize in the field of veterinary ophthalmology while gaining valuable experience learning about ocular diseases and treatments.

Job Description

The Ophthalmology service at Ryan Hospital has both a medical and surgical service each day as well as, a 24-7 after-hours emergency service. This Veterinary Assistant position is primarily to assist our clinicians, nurses, residents, and students with out-patient receiving, day-time emergencies, hospitalized patients, inpatient consults, and some surgical patients. There are no after-hours responsibilities. You will become an important part of the team, learning how to expertly handle animals for an ophthalmic examination. You will be supervised daily by the senior clinician on-clinics.

This position will provide you with an opportunity to learn about common ocular diseases and their treatments in small animals and to understand the role of the veterinary ophthalmologist and veterinary nurse in veterinary medicine.

Job Responsibilities:

Expert patient restraint for clinicians performing ocular examinations
Professional communication with clients, nurses, students and clinicians during out-patient receiving.
Set up exam rooms/consult area for daily appointments and in-house consultations
- unlock ophthalmology cupboards, check available equipment and supplies
- verify equipment is in working order; communicate with clinicians if not
- restock supplies
- wipe down tables, equipment between appointments and at the end of the day
Monitor Cureatr for Ophthalmology patient arrival/discharge; consult requests; emergencies.
Submit pharmacy requests under clinician's supervision.
Deliver properly prepared and labelled samples to the lab
Help facilitate client discharges and enter appropriate charges, ensure clients leave with all medications dispensed from pharmacy.
Assist residents and students with surgical admits
Attend rounds and meetings including:
- morning rounds with senior clinicians, residents, and students
- student case presentation rounds (every two weeks)
- monthly clinic service meetings
-nursing meetings with Service Head (quarterly)
Communicate daily with Ophthalmology Nurse to ensure all required tasks are complete
Help in other nursing areas in the hospital as necessary during down time.
Discuss PTO with service before submitting for approval from Nursing Director.

Hours:

Monday through Friday 8am-4pm

This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1,000. Please contact Amy Shields, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at shieldsa@upenn.edu for further details regarding the sign-on incentive.

Qualifications:

Veterinary Nurse Assistant A

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. Candidates should also have experience working with difficult to handle patients, the proven ability to multitask and to follow directions. In addition candidates should also have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Veterinary Nurse Assistant B

A High School Diploma and 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a veterinary setting and experience with patient restraint is required. Candidates should also have experience working with difficult to handle patients, the proven ability to multitask and to follow directions. In addition candidates should also have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, kneel, bend, reach for prolonged periods of time.

Must be able to lift >25 pounds with minimal assistance.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range
$15.34 - $19.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check 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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