Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Night Shift with Sign-On

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Northeast Portland, OR is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered for APCA Level 2 & 3, with shift differentials for night hours.

The role involves triaging emergencies, diagnostics, ICU care, and client communication. You will provide nursing care, assist with anesthesia, perform phlebotomy, and participate in rounds while ensuring high-quality pet care and compassionate

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary assistant in emergency/critical care.
• Ability to triage cases and assist DVM with treatment plans.
• Proficient in phlebotomy, diagnostics, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to emergency patients according to hospital standards.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during rounds.
• Understand medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and administer meds as prescribed.
• Perform phlebotomy and physical exams with vital signs.
• Assist with anesthesia and monitoring for ASA I/II patients.
• Stay current with RECOVER CPR guidelines and roles as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Phlebotomy

Patient assessment

Tools

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR certification

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Northeast Portland, OR is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered for APCA Level 2 & 3, with shift differentials for night hours.

The role involves triaging emergencies, diagnostics, ICU care, and client communication. You will provide nursing care, assist with anesthesia, perform phlebotomy, and participate in rounds while ensuring high-quality pet care and compassionate