Veterinary Assistant - Oncology
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO is hiring for their Oncology Department. This role is ideal for individuals who love helping animals and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Oncology service handles a variety of cases, from routine to complex medical oncology. The position is full-time with potentially varying hours. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will provide nursing care to patients, report on patient status during nursing rounds, understand medication classifications and side effects, administer medications, perform physical exams, and have a working knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment. You will also remain current on CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in your assigned role. BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Skill level should include obtaining lab samples, administering SQ, and IM, patient handling, client communication, and maintaining equipment / instruments.
- Restraining animals
- Cleaning kennels
- Promoting outstanding customer service
- Self-motivated, hard-working team player
- Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Cornerstone software familiarity is a plus.
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 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.
- Obtaining lab samples
- Administering SQ, and IM
- Patient handling
- Client communication
- Maintaining equipment / instruments
- Restraining animals
- Cleaning kennels
- Promoting outstanding customer service
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance
- Discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Free continuing education sessions
- BluePearl University for training
- Access to over 2,000 medical journals for clinicians
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Parental leave benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- 401k and retirement planning
- Paid time off
- Floating holiday plans
- Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
