Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Lafayette, CO

5d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join its fast-paced emergency department in Lafayette, Colorado. The role also assists in Triage and ICU. Veterinary Assistants triage incoming emergency cases; assist doctors of veterinary medicine with preparing and reviewing estimates as needed; perform diagnostics such as radiographs and lab work; set up patients in the ICU or inpatient ward; discharge patients; and communicate with clients. The Emergency/ICU/Triage Veterinary Assistant provides nursing care according to hospital standards and core values, monitors patients and their responses to treatment, administers medications, performs phlebotomy and physical examinations, and assists with anesthesia and monitoring equipment for patients assigned ASA I or II classifications. The assistant participates in nursing rounds and maintains proficiency in assigned CPR responsibilities. The position pays $22–$28 per hour, depending on experience and level through a competency system. Applicants must have unrestricted current authorization to work in the United States and must not require future employment-based green-card sponsorship. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer.

Requirements

Knowledge and skill for work as a Veterinary Assistant in an emergency department, including Triage and ICU.
Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S.; must not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Responsibilities

Triage emergency cases as they arrive.
Assist DVMs with crafting and reviewing estimates as needed.
Perform diagnostics, including radiographs and lab work.
Set patients up in the ICU or inpatient ward and discharge patients.
Handle client communication.
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 commonly used medication classifications and associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
Administer medications via appropriate routes and for appropriate durations.
Perform phlebotomy.
Perform physical examinations, accurately assessing heart and pulse rates, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and respiratory effort.
Use working knowledge of anesthesia and 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 demonstrate proficiency in the designated role as assigned by the attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
Skill-based leveling and career advancement opportunities.
Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University training, and access for clinicians to more than 2,000 medical journals.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Parental leave benefits.
Flexible work schedules.
401(k) and retirement planning.
Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
Health and well-being resources, including support for stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.