Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

BluePearl Vet, LLC • WA

98d • $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.

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 as well as employer provided short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to BluePearl University for training and over 2,000 medical journals.

What This Job Offers

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