Overnight Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Glendale, Wisconsin, is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant for its fast-paced emergency department. The role includes triaging incoming emergency cases; assisting veterinarians with preparing and reviewing estimates; performing diagnostics such as radiographs and lab work; setting patients up in the ICU or inpatient ward; discharging patients; and communicating with clients. Veterinary Assistants provide patient nursing care according to hospital standards and core values, administer medications, perform phlebotomy and physical examinations, and assist with anesthesia and monitoring for patients assigned ASA I or II classifications. The role also includes reporting patient information and care plans during nursing rounds and maintaining current knowledge of R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines. The listed pay range is $18.45 to $27.00 per hour, with pay dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through the competency assessment tool. Shift differentials are listed for weekday nights and weekend day and night shifts. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must have current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and must not require future employment-based green-card sponsorship.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
- Current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; applicants must not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Responsibilities
- Triage emergency cases as they arrive.
- Assist veterinarians with preparing 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 responses.
- Administer medications through appropriate routes and for appropriate durations.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Perform physical examinations, accurately assessing heart rate, pulse rate, 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 or supervisor.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
- Training through BluePearl University 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 holidays.
- Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance and advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in emergency and specialty care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
