Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

BluePearl Pet Hospital•Augusta, GA

4d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant with strong phlebotomy experience to join our thriving emergency department in Augusta, GA! This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus Schedule: 3x12s with rotating weekends 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

Requirements

strong 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

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience.
We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops.
As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Parental Leave Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
Regional Social Worker + 12 Free Therapy Sessions through Lyra
Health Savings Account
Flexible Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
Referral Bonus Program
State licensure reimbursements
VTNE reimbursements
Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians.
Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates.
Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150.
Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year.
Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year.
Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours.