Overnight Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Lakewood, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Overnight Veterinary Assistant. This role involves triaging emergency cases, assisting veterinarians with estimates, performing diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, etc.), setting up patients in ICU or Inpatient wards, discharging patients, and handling client communication. The Veterinary Assistant provides nursing care to patients according to hospital standards and core values, reports patient information during nursing rounds, understands medication classifications and side effects, administers medications, performs physical exams, and has a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment. They also remain current on CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in their assigned role.

Requirements

Knowledgeable and skilled Overnight Veterinary Assistant
Committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment
Team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets
Possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card

Nice To Haves

Advancement through Kahuna leveling system

Responsibilities

Triage emergency cases as they come in
Assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed
Perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc.)
Set up patients in ICU or Inpatient ward
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 classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response
Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration
Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort
Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/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 demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor