ER/ICU/Triage Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Golden Valley, MN

46d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN, is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced Emergency, ICU, and Triage departments. This is a full-time position with day, swing, and overnight shifts available, and includes weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

Experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled Veterinary Assistant.
Ability to work days, swings, and overnights.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Advanced skills such as performing phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, NG tube placement, and more.
Administering medication via all routes.
Proficiency in hands-free radiology.
Proficiency in laboratory equipment.
Career leveling, including becoming a credentialed or non-credentialed technician.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
Understand the classification of commonly used medications, their side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
Accurately take and record vital signs including heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membrane assessment, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
Work with state-of-the-art software such as Cornerstone and Instinct.
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines.
Work with the DVM and LVTs to assist in exams and patient treatments.
Feed, bathe, and provide enrichment to patients.
Help maintain a clean and well-organized hospital.
Assist with exams, diagnostics, and procedures.
Assist with advanced procedures such as endoscopy, thoracocentesis, and abdominocentesis.
Help monitor and care for patients after procedures.