Veterinary Assistant Surgery

BluePearl Pet Hospital•Golden Valley, MN

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN seeks a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced Surgery Department! Our Veterinary Surgery Assistants help veterinarians with crafting and going over surgical plans and estimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (e.g. radiographs, lab work), setting patients up for surgery, assisting with surgery, discharging patients, and handling client communications. A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed.

Requirements

Knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant
Committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment
Team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets
Rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with specific surgical procedures like GDV, FHO, TPLO, total hip replacements.

Responsibilities

Advance your veterinary skills with on-the-job training.
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 and run bloodwork.
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.
Assist and scrub into surgeries including: GDV, FHO, TPLO, total hip replacements, etc.
Cleaning and organizing our three surgical suites and dedicated packroom.