Overnight Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time
About The Position
Skylos Sports Medicine, a BluePearl Veterinary Partner, is looking for a highly motivated and team-oriented Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role is one overnight shift, consisting of 13 hours, from 6pm to 7am on Monday evenings. Skylos Sports Medicine is an orthopedic and rehabilitation specialty practice that provides a unique concierge level of care for patients and their guardians in Ellicott City and Frederick, Maryland. BluePearl offers advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.
Requirements
- Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with overnight shifts
- Experience with orthopedic and rehabilitation specialty practice
- Experience in a veterinary setting
Responsibilities
- 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 phlebotomy.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave.
- Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals.
- Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support.
- Company-paid disability coverage.
- Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
- Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
