Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Virginia Beach, VA

8d • $18 - $25

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for its Surgery Department. The role provides nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values. The assistant must be able to work independently while contributing to team goals and will handle some post-operative client communication. A rotating on-call schedule is required after training is completed. The posted pay range is $17.50–$25.00 per hour; the starting point within the range depends on experience and advancement through the competency leveling system.

Requirements

• Ability to place a peripheral intravenous catheter in the cephalic vein.
• Ability to perform physical exams and accurately assess and record the listed vital signs.
• Ability to recognize normal vital parameters and alert a doctor to abnormal findings.
• Ability to set up intravenous fluids and administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Ability to operate intravenous fluid pumps from all brands and troubleshoot errors.
• Ability to aseptically connect and disconnect patients from intravenous fluids.
• Ability to monitor patients' response to fluid therapy, including signs of overload.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team goals.
• Must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheters in the cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exams and accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, assess mucous membranes, take temperature, and measure respiratory rate and effort.
• Recognize normal vital parameters and alert a doctor when parameters are abnormal.
• Set up intravenous fluids and administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
• Aseptically disconnect and connect patients to intravenous fluids.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy, including signs of fluid overload.
• Communicate with clients post-operatively.
• Work independently while contributing to larger team goals.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule after completing training.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Career development and advancement opportunities, including 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 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed