Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Care & Growth

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401k

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced emergency department in Florida. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience and credentialing.

The role includes triaging emergencies, assisting DVM with overestimates, performing diagnostics, ICU care, discharge planning, and maintaining client communication. Excellent team collaboration and ongoing learning are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care preferred.
• Ability to assist DVM with estimates and planning.
• Familiarity with nursing rounds and patient handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during rounds.
• Understand drug classifications and monitor responses.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic physical exams.
• Assist with anesthesia/monitoring equipment for ASA I/II patients.
• Stay current with CPR guidelines and assigned duties.

Skills

Nursing care

Phlebotomy

IV/med administration

Emergency veterinary care

Diagnostics support

Radiographs and labwork

Tools

Radiography equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced emergency department in Florida. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience and credentialing.

The role includes triaging emergencies, assisting DVM with overestimates, performing diagnostics, ICU care, discharge planning, and maintaining client communication. Excellent team collaboration and ongoing learning are emphasized.