Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Malvern, PA

5d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department. This role is for individuals committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets, who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment, and enjoy working together on a team to provide quality care for pets.

Requirements

Knowledgeable and skilled in emergency veterinary assistance.
Commitment and passion for pet care.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment.
Team player.
Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with competency leveling system.

Responsibilities

Triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed.
Perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc).
Set patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward.
Discharge patients.
Handle client communication.
Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
Perform phlebotomy.
Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.