Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Golden Valley, MN

5d•$19 - $28•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. This role involves assisting veterinarians with surgical plans and estimates, performing diagnostics (radiographs, lab work), preparing patients for surgery, assisting during surgical procedures, discharging patients, and communicating with clients. A rotating on-call schedule is required after training is completed. The schedule consists of 4/10-hour shifts.

Requirements

At least 2 years of veterinary medicine experience.
Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with crafting and going over surgical plans and estimates.
Perform diagnostics such as radiographs and lab work.
Set patients up for surgery.
Assist with surgeries.
Discharge patients.
Handle client communications.
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.
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 three surgical suites and a dedicated packroom.