Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Care & Growth

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in NE Portland (Hollywood) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for their busy emergency department. Pay ranges from $25 to $37 per hour, with Kahuna leveling for experience.

Schedule includes Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6:30am–4:30pm, with shift differentials based on hours. Responsibilities include triaging emergencies, assisting DVM, diagnostics, ICU/ward setup, client communication, and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant in an emergency department or fast-paced setting.
• Ability to triage emergencies and assist DVM with care planning.
• Commitment to high-quality pet care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards and core values.
• Triage emergencies, assist with diagnostics and ICU/ward setup.
• Administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and monitor anesthesia equipment.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Team collaboration

Pet care passion

Tools

Radiographs equipment

Medical equipment handling

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in NE Portland (Hollywood) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for their busy emergency department. Pay ranges from $25 to $37 per hour, with Kahuna leveling for experience.

Schedule includes Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6:30am–4:30pm, with shift differentials based on hours. Responsibilities include triaging emergencies, assisting DVM, diagnostics, ICU/ward setup, client communication, and medication administration.