Overnight Veterinary Assistant
BluePearl Vet, LLC•Paramus, NJ
•$24 - $33•Onsite
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our Overnight ER/ICU team. Prior veterinary assistant experience required.
Requirements
- Prior veterinary assistant experience required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with nursing care for hospitalized patients in accordance with hospital standards of care and core values.
- Perform physical assessments by accurately obtaining heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time (CRT), mucous membrane color, temperature, respiratory rate, and respiratory effort.
- Understand the classification of commonly used medications, recognize associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic responses.
- Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations under the direction of a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
- Perform diagnostic procedures, including digital radiography and laboratory sample collection and processing.
- Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in assigned CPR roles as directed by the attending clinician or supervisor.
- Engage with clients by assisting with patient triage, reviewing estimates, and providing discharge instructions.
- Stock, clean, and maintain the Emergency, ICU, and other designated hospital areas to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient patient care environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Flexible work schedules
- 401k and retirement planning
- Parental Leave Benefits
- Paid time off and floating holiday plans
- Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills
- Trupanion pet insurance
- Discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Free continuing education sessions
- BluePearl University for training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
