Promotional Scale

The Widener Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has a promotion scale in place for veterinary nurses. The scale is based on skills and varies depending on department. Placement of external applicants within the scale depends on past experience and skills. The hiring officer will evaluate past experience that is not comparable to a university setting and the individual will be placed in the appropriate level. Employees who reclassify will be eligible for a salary increase.

Vet Tech A – Entry level, no prior experience in veterinary medicine, certified or graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program and eligible for certification

Vet Tech B- 1 yr experience, certified

Vet Tech C- 3 yrs experience, certified

Vet Tech D- 5 yrs experience, certified, successful completion of exam for entrance to a NAVTA approved academy (if applicable in department).

Vet Tech E - 7 yrs experience, certified

In addition to regular full time salaries, nurses who work evening shift receive a 20% shift differential, and nurses who work midnight shift earn 30% shift differential.