Emergency Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl Pet Hospital•Bristol Township, PA

5d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department at our Levittown, PA Hospital! Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc), setting patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharging patients, and handling client communication.

Requirements

Pharmacology
Basic Medical Math
IV Fluid Therapy
Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to stable 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.
Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and 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.