Critical Care Veterinary Assistant — ICU & Diagnostics

BluePearl; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k and retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our Critical Care department. The role offers $23-$31 per hour for a weekend and midweek ICU/triage schedule, with opportunities to contribute to patient care and client communications.

You will perform diagnostics, manage ICU patients, and support nursing rounds, while working with a team that values high standards of care and ongoing learning in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?
• Do you thrive in fast -paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment?
• Are you a 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.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our Critical Care department. The role offers $23-$31 per hour for a weekend and midweek ICU/triage schedule, with opportunities to contribute to patient care and client communications.

You will perform diagnostics, manage ICU patients, and support nursing rounds, while working with a team that values high standards of care and ongoing learning in a dynamic hospital setting.