ER Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Care & Growth

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Continuing education allowance

401k and retirement planning

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Reno, NV is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for our ER department. Pay ranges from $20 to $32 per hour, with experience and leveling through Kahuna competency software shaping the exact rate.

Our team triages emergency cases, assists DVM, performs diagnostics, ICU care, and communicates with clients. The role involves nursing care, rounds reporting, medication administration, and CPR guideline proficiency.

Qualifications

• Emergency veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to assist DVM with emergency procedures and triage.
• Comfort with diagnostics, ICU setup, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to emergency patients per standards.
• Report patient status during rounds and plan.
• Understand medications and monitor responses.
• Administer medications and perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vitals.
• Assist with anesthesia/monitoring for ASA I/II patients.
• Stay current on CPR guidelines and assigned roles.

Skills

Nursing care

Phlebotomy

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography

Client communication

Tools

Radiography equipment

Lab equipment

CPR equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Reno, NV is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for our ER department. Pay ranges from $20 to $32 per hour, with experience and leveling through Kahuna competency software shaping the exact rate.

Our team triages emergency cases, assists DVM, performs diagnostics, ICU care, and communicates with clients. The role involves nursing care, rounds reporting, medication administration, and CPR guideline proficiency.