Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

BluePearl Pet Hospital

96d • $20 - $30

About The Position

BluePearl Olympia is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department. We are looking to hire for both our Swing Shift and Monday - Wednesday 10am - 10pm schedules. VA Pay: $20.83 - $30.09 / hour. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system. We also 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 = $4.50 Shift Differential, Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $8.00 Shift Differential, Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.50 Shift Differential.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills in emergency veterinary care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a commitment to quality care for pets.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a veterinary setting.
• Certification in veterinary assistance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Employer provided short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Annual continuing education allowance.
• Access to BluePearl University for training.
• Discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees