Emergency Vet Assistant: Fast-Paced Care & Growth

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Pet treatment discounts

Career advancement programs

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University access

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

401k retirement plan

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Spring, TX is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency department. You will triage emergency cases, assist DVMs, perform diagnostics, and help care for patients.

The role offers opportunities to grow, access to resources, and a supportive team culture. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and committed to high standards of pet care.

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care per hospital standards and core values.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, side effects, and monitor response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams and record vitals and assessments.
• Knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist ASA I/II patients.
• Stay current on RECOVER CPR guidelines and assist as directed.

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 rate, respiratory rate and other vitals.
• Possess working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment for ASA I/II patients.
• Remain current on CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Anesthesia knowledge

CPR proficiency

Team collaboration

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Spring, TX is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency department. You will triage emergency cases, assist DVMs, perform diagnostics, and help care for patients.

The role offers opportunities to grow, access to resources, and a supportive team culture. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and committed to high standards of pet care.