Overnight Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

BluePearl Pet Hospital•Augusta, GA

2d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant with phlebotomy experience to join our thriving emergency department! This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus based on experience Schedule: 3x12s Pay: $16.50 - $25.30 / hour + competitive shift differentials This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. We offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example: Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$3.00/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$3.00/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential Emergency Veterinary Assistant Duties: Triage emergency cases as they arrive. Perform diagnostic procedures, including radiographs and laboratory work. Provide nursing care in accordance with hospital standards of care and core values. Conduct physical exams, including accurate assessment of heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, and respiratory rate. Perform phlebotomy. Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations; understand medication classifications, associated side effects, and monitor therapeutic responses. Set up and manage patients in the ICU or inpatient ward. Report patient signalment, problem lists, and treatment plans during nursing rounds. Demonstrate working knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment Assist with patients classified as ASA I or II Discharge patients, handle client communication, and assist DVMs with creating + reviewing estimates as needed. Maintain current knowledge of R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in assigned emergency roles Why BluePearl? We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day. We also offer: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more ‎ Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals ‎Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support Company-paid disability coverage Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card. BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is a national network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals. Our hospitals are located throughout the country, most of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Types of BluePearl Hospitals: Specialty and 24/7 Emergency Specialty & After-hours Emergency 24/7 Emergency After-hours Emergency Specialty Only Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine. Mission: Our mission: Enriching lives through remarkable care for pets At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans. Our vision: To transform the delivery of veterinary care through specialty and emergency medicine.

Requirements

compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant
phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

Triage emergency cases as they arrive.
Perform diagnostic procedures, including radiographs and laboratory work.
Provide nursing care in accordance with hospital standards of care and core values.
Conduct physical exams, including accurate assessment of heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, and respiratory rate.
Perform phlebotomy.
Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations; understand medication classifications, associated side effects, and monitor therapeutic responses.
Set up and manage patients in the ICU or inpatient ward.
Report patient signalment, problem lists, and treatment plans during nursing rounds.
Demonstrate working knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment
Assist with patients classified as ASA I or II
Discharge patients, handle client communication, and assist DVMs with creating + reviewing estimates as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in assigned emergency roles