Veterinary Assistant - Critical Care
About The Position
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant in Monterey, California, to provide care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty setting. Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases and assist doctors of veterinary medicine (DVMs) with preparing and reviewing estimates. They also perform diagnostics such as radiographs and lab work, set patients up in the ICU or inpatient ward, discharge patients, and communicate with clients. The role provides nursing care according to hospital standards and core values. Assistants report patient signalment, problem lists, and plans during nursing rounds; administer medications; monitor therapeutic responses; perform physical examinations; and assist with anesthesia and monitoring for patients classified ASA I or II. Assistants are expected to remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in their assigned role.
Requirements
- Knowledge and skill as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Ability to provide nursing care in accordance with hospital standards and core values.
- Working knowledge of commonly used medication classifications, side effects, and therapeutic-response monitoring.
- Ability to administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
- Ability to perform physical examinations and accurately assess vital signs and related measures.
- Working knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
- Ability to assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
- Current knowledge of R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and proficiency in an assigned role.
Responsibilities
- Triage emergency cases as they arrive.
- Assist DVMs with preparing and reviewing estimates as needed.
- Perform diagnostics, including radiographs and lab work.
- Set patients up in the ICU or inpatient ward and 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 commonly used medication classifications and associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
- Administer medications through appropriate routes and for appropriate durations.
- Perform physical examinations, including accurately counting heart and pulse rates and assessing capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and respiratory effort.
- Use working knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment to assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
- Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in the designated role as assigned by the attending clinician and/or supervisor.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Skill-based leveling and opportunities to advance as skills and experience grow.
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
- Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
- BluePearl University training and access for clinicians to more than 2,000 medical journals.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Paid paternity leave and employer-provided short-term and long-term disability.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid time off and floating holidays.
- Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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