Overnight Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Overnight Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department.

Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment?

Are you a team player who enjoys working together to provide quality care for pets?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you.

Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVMs with crafting and reviewing estimates as needed. They perform diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, etc.), set patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharge patients, and handle client communication.

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will:

• 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 monitor therapeutic responses.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients classified as ASA I or II.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated roles as assigned by attending clinicians and/or supervisors.

Why Blue Pearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food to our associates.
• We encourage growth. Our associates are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing our team into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities for career advancement.
• We value continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, our own Blue Pearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Your health and well-being are important. We provide medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave benefits, flexible schedules, 401k and retirement plans, paid time off, and a regional licensed social worker for support.
• We foster a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and shared commitment to exceptional pet care.

Blue Pearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any protected characteristic. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.