Triage Veterinary Assistant - Day or Overnight
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring two Triage Veterinary Assistants at its Tacoma, Washington hospital, with either a daytime or overnight schedule. Both positions are four 10-hour shifts, followed by four days off. The overnight schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.; the daytime schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both schedules include a one-hour lunch break. Pay is $22–$29 per hour, depending on leveling through the competency system. Shift differentials are additional: Monday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., $4.50; Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., $8.00; and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $4.50. The role supports intake and triage of incoming patients, patient monitoring and documentation, client communication, and coordination with doctors and technical staff to promote timely patient care and patient flow. Assistants also help maintain the hospital environment and manage the hospital census using Cornerstone/Instinct. BluePearl offers pet insurance through Trupanion and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food. The company describes opportunities for skill-based advancement, talent development and leadership workshops, continuing education, and access to BluePearl University and medical journals. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave; flexible work schedules; a 401(k) and retirement planning; paid time off; and floating holidays. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must have unrestricted, current authorization to work in the United States and must not require future employment-based green card sponsorship. BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, and accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Requirements
- Must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the United States.
- Must not require future employment-based green card sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Intake and triage incoming patients.
- Report patient signalment, problem list, and plan during nursing rounds.
- Take and accurately record vital signs, including heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and respiratory effort.
- Communicate with and educate clients.
- Perform consistent patient rechecks, chart vital-sign trends, and record client updates.
- Communicate constantly with the intaking doctor to support prompt and appropriate patient care.
- Stock supplies and clean as needed.
- Monitor clients in the waiting and exam rooms, assist with refreshments and marketing materials, and update clients on wait times and patient status.
- Communicate with doctors and technical staff to minimize wait times and maximize patient flow, including during long waits.
- Manage the hospital census in Cornerstone/Instinct.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Skill-based leveling and opportunities for advancement.
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
- Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
- BluePearl University training and clinician access to more than 2,000 medical journals.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Flexible work schedules.
- 401(k) and retirement planning.
- Paid time off and floating holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
