Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

BluePearl Pet Hospital•Framingham, MA

9d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is hiring for an exceptional Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery team! In this role, you will assist with surgical consults, clean and sterilize surgical equipment, and help with pre and post-operative care of surgical patients. We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Current associate applying internally must apply through our internal career site.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
Utilize their ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
Performs physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Understands normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.
Able to set up intravenous fluids.
Administers subcutaneous fluids.
Can operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.
Able to disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
Ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.
Assist with surgical consults.
Clean and sterilize surgical equipment.
Help with pre and post-operative care of surgical patients.