Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Care & Growth

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Continuing education

Health insurance

401k/retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Des Moines is seeking a knowledgeable Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced team in the ER. You will triage cases, assist veterinarians, perform diagnostics, and help care for patients in ICU and the inpatient ward.

This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to develop skills in anesthesia monitoring, phlebotomy, and client communication while contributing to high-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 Des Moines is seeking a knowledgeable Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced team in the ER. You will triage cases, assist veterinarians, perform diagnostics, and help care for patients in ICU and the inpatient ward.

This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to develop skills in anesthesia monitoring, phlebotomy, and client communication while contributing to high-quality care for pets.