Emergency Vet Assistant: Fast-Paced ICU Care

Careerwebsite; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance and discounts

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University access for培训

Medical, dental, vision, life保险

Parental leave

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Spring, TX is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant for our fast-paced emergency department. You will triage cases, assist veterinarians, and perform diagnostics, with responsibilities spanning ICU setup, client communication, and patient discharge.

The role emphasizes nursing care, medication administration, phlebotomy, physical exams, anesthesia support, and CPR proficiency in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Triage emergency cases and assist DVM with care planning.
• Perform diagnostics including radiographs and lab work.
• Set up patients in ICU or Inpatient ward and discharge.
• Handle client communication and follow-up care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients per hospital standards.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during rounds.
• Understand medications, side effects, and monitor response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Conduct physical exams and monitor vitals.
• Assist with anesthesia/monitoring for ASA I/II patients.
• Stay current with R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and perform assigned duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

CPR awareness

Anesthesia monitoring

Team player

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

ICU/Monitoring equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Spring, TX is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant for our fast-paced emergency department. You will triage cases, assist veterinarians, and perform diagnostics, with responsibilities spanning ICU setup, client communication, and patient discharge.

The role emphasizes nursing care, medication administration, phlebotomy, physical exams, anesthesia support, and CPR proficiency in a dynamic clinical environment.