Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Pet Care

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Continuing education allowance

401k

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Port Washington, WI is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department. The role includes triaging emergencies, assisting DVM with care plans, performing diagnostics, and managing ICU/inpatient patients.

The position offers opportunities to expand skills in anesthesia, phlebotomy, and client communication while growing within a leading pet-health network.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients.
• Triage emergency cases and assist DVM with care planning.
• Perform diagnostics (radiographs, labs) and manage ICU/inpatient patients.
• Discharge patients and communicate with clients.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during shifts.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Vital signs assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR readiness

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Port Washington, WI is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department. The role includes triaging emergencies, assisting DVM with care plans, performing diagnostics, and managing ICU/inpatient patients.

The position offers opportunities to expand skills in anesthesia, phlebotomy, and client communication while growing within a leading pet-health network.