How much does a Veterinary Nurse make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Veterinary Nurse salary in Philadelphia, PA is $117,865 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $92,557 and $149,581. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Veterinary Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $69,516 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $92,557 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $117,865 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $149,581 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $178,457 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
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What is a Veterinary Nurse ?

Paraveterinary workers are those people who assist a veterinary physician in the performance of their duties, or carry out animal health procedures autonomously as part of a veterinary care system. The job role varies throughout the world, and common titles include veterinary nurse, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant and veterinary technologist, and variants with the prefix of 'animal health'. The scope of practice varies between countries, with some countries allowing suitably qualified paraveterinary workers a scope of autonomous practice, including minor surgery, whilst others re...

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Job Openings for Veterinary Nurse in Philadelphia, PA
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates - Norristown , PA
Veterinary Technician - Emergency Veterinary Nurse Find out what MVA can do for your career! Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else. Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region. Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments. MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, team
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Metropolitan Veterinary Associates - Norristown , PA
**** $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR MIDSHIFT SCHEDULE! **** Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else. Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region. Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments. MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, team events, and a great work atmosphere. *(
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Metropolitan Veterinary Associates - Norristown , PA
**** $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR MID-SHIFT SCHEDULES **** Find out what MVA can do for your career! Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else. Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region. Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments. MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team events, and a great work atmosphere. We place high value on team me
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Metropolitan Veterinary Associates - Norristown , PA
Veterinary Technician Education & Development Coordinator Find out what MVA can do for your career! Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else. Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region. Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments. MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals
- Today
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates - Norristown , PA
Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else. Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region. Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments. MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance with no waiting period, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, team events, and a great work atmosphere. *(See below for all of the benefi
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Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital - Quakertown , PA
Who we are:: Are you tired of only hearing about life outside of work but never seeing it for yourself? Need a fresh work environment? Looking to work with excited, energized people who bring their authentic, fun selves to work each day and encourage you to do the same? If so, keep reading because Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital has an opening for an experienced or Licensed Veterinary Nurse to add to our fantastic team. We are a team-oriented, four-doctor practice committed to unparalleled patient and client care. However, we are more than a group of passionate veterinary professionals; we are a supportive team that welcomes you to bring your authentic self. Here, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits t
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