Veterinary Tech A/B New Bolton Center

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Posted Job Title

Veterinary Tech A/B New Bolton Center

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician B

Job Description Summary

Penn Vet's New Bolton Center provides an internationally renowned standard of care. Located on a campus of some 700 acres in Chester County, Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center has one of the largest caseloads of any academic large animal hospital in the nation.
Position located in Kennett Square, PA. No public transportation available.
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians will perform nursing duties under the supervision of the Lead technician. Nursing care will be administered to hospitalized large animal patients, performing basic treatments and procedures, emergency management and teaching.

Job Description

New Bolton Center is also offering a unique experience that is ideal for, but not restricted to, individuals strongly considering veterinary school or enrolled in a veterinary technician program. The ideal applicant is looking for an immersive large animal experience at a top veterinary teaching institution.  This individual will work alongside members of the New Bolton Center nursing and clinical care teams to provide basic patient care, handling, and animal husbandry duties.  All required skills will be taught. They will perform treatments on patients under direction of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT) including but not limited to: patient monitoring through use of physical examination, administration of medications (oral/intramuscular/intracatheter), administration of ocular medications through a subpalpebral lavage system, preparation of patient medications, milking mares and feeding neonates, and preparing IV fluids for patients.  Educational opportunities will be available, working closely with veterinarians and veterinary nurses. This individual will rotate through all treatment shifts including 6:30a-3p, 2:30p-12:30p, and 9p-7:30a.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to emergency and in-house pati