Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Urbandale, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department for mid-shift and weekends. This role is for a part-time position. The ideal candidate is committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets, thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment, and is a team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets. Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc), setting patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharging patients, and handling client communication.

Requirements

• Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant
• Committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment
• Team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets

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

• Trupanion pet insurance
• Discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Paid time off
• Floating holiday plans
• Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed