Junior Veterinary Nurse (Licensed Preferred)

Overview

Job address
1355 Main Street, Rome, PA 18837

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Paid time off
Employee discount

Full 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.

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.

Pay: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Continuing education credits
Employee discount
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

The perfect candidate will have knowledge and skills gained in a veterinary nursing curriculum and on the job training. Must stay cool under pressure in a fast paced medical setting. Must be respectful to coworkers, clients, and patients at all times. We are willing to train the right person!