Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Portland, OR

6d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is now hiring for an energetic, passionate, and driven Veterinary Assistant to join our Ophthalmology department in NE Portland! This role involves the treatments and diagnostics of stable ophthalmology patients. The ideal candidate works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, is patient, respectful, and compassionate, and is eager to make a difference for animals and provide premier patient care.

Requirements

Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Peers describe you as patient, respectful, and compassionate.
Eager to make a difference for animals and provide premier patient care.

Responsibilities

Compassionately, calmly, and gently approach and handle our patients according to safety protocols and our core values.
Recognize abnormal heart and lung sounds.
Appropriately restrain aggressive canine and feline patients.
Able to place peripheral over-the-needle catheter in all peripheral vessels.
Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
Understand hospital estimates and can clearly present and explain them to our clients.
Prepare medications and our patients/clients for discharge with concise directions for our clients.
Set up for ocular ultrasound and retinal camera.
Set up and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which may include: Eyelid tacking, Corneal debridement and burr/grid keratotomy, Cryoablation.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance
Discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
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
Annual continuing education allowance
Free continuing education sessions
BluePearl University for training
Access to over 2,000 medical journals for clinicians