ER & ICU Veterinary Assistant - Triage & Diagnostics

BluePearl; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments and food

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University training

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for our fast-paced emergency department. The role supports triage, ICU, diagnostics, and client communication to ensure compassionate care for hospitalized pets.

You will assist DVMs, perform radiographs and lab work, monitor patients in ICU, and help discharge clients with clear instructions, contributing to a dynamic team focused on exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Understand classification of commonly used medications and monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic physical exams.

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.

Skills

Nursing care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Anesthesia monitoring

Medication administration

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for our fast-paced emergency department. The role supports triage, ICU, diagnostics, and client communication to ensure compassionate care for hospitalized pets.

You will assist DVMs, perform radiographs and lab work, monitor patients in ICU, and help discharge clients with clear instructions, contributing to a dynamic team focused on exceptional patient care.