ER Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Care & Growth

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance discounts

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University training

Health insurance options

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Olympia, WA is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency and specialty care team. You will triage cases, assist DVMs, perform diagnostics, and help prepare patients for ICU and inpatient care.

The role emphasizes nursing care, medication administration, monitoring, and client communication. We offer continuing education, health benefits, and a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on compassionate care for pets.

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards and core values.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases and assist DVM with treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostics such as radiographs and lab work.
• Set up patients in ICU or inpatient ward and discharge when appropriate.
• Communicate with clients about patient status and care needs.
• Remain current on CPR guidelines and assist as assigned by clinicians.

Skills

Teamwork

Client communication

Animal nursing

Monitoring and CPR

Tools

Radiography equipment

Vital signs monitor

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Olympia, WA is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency and specialty care team. You will triage cases, assist DVMs, perform diagnostics, and help prepare patients for ICU and inpatient care.

The role emphasizes nursing care, medication administration, monitoring, and client communication. We offer continuing education, health benefits, and a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on compassionate care for pets.