Critical Care Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced ICU Team

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off & floating holidays

Parental leave benefits

Flexible work schedules

Pet care discounts

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for the Critical Care department. The role involves diagnostics (radiographs, labs), ICU/inpatient patient setup, discharge coordination, and client communication.

You will work Sunday and Monday (ICU) and Wednesday (Triage) with shifts from 6am-7pm or 7am-8pm. The ideal candidate is committed to compassionate pet care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and collaborates well with the team.

Qualifications

• Perform diagnostics including radiographs and lab work.
• Set up patients in ICU or Inpatient ward.
• Discharge patients and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients per hospital standards.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during rounds.
• Monitor medications and assist with anesthesia as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Team player

Client communication

CPR proficiency

Tools

Radiography

Lab work

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for the Critical Care department. The role involves diagnostics (radiographs, labs), ICU/inpatient patient setup, discharge coordination, and client communication.

You will work Sunday and Monday (ICU) and Wednesday (Triage) with shifts from 6am-7pm or 7am-8pm. The ideal candidate is committed to compassionate pet care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and collaborates well with the team.