Veterinary Assistant - Triage
BluePearl Vet, LLC•SeaTac, WA
•$23 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to assist in Triage at our Tukwila, WA hospital! This role involves the intake and triage of incoming patients, client communication and education, performing rechecks, stocking and cleaning, monitoring waiting/exam room clients, and managing the hospital census. The Veterinary Assistant will work closely with doctors and technical staff to ensure prompt and proper patient care and efficient patient flow.
Requirements
- Knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant
- Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Triage
Responsibilities
- Intake and Triage of Incoming Patients
- Report patient signalment, problem list, and plan during nursing rounds.
- Comfortable taking vitals, including accurately counting heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
- Client communication and education
- Perform consistent rechecks, chart vital sign trends and client updates.
- Constant communication with intaking doctor to ensure prompt and proper patient care
- Stocking and cleaning as needed
- Monitor the waiting/exam room clients; assist with refreshments/marketing materials; update clients on wait time/patient status
- Maintain open communication with the doctor and technical staff to minimize wait times and maximize patient flow regarding long wait times
- Manage Cornerstone/Instinct hospital census
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
- Access to a regional licensed social worker
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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