ER Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Schedules & Growth

BluePearl; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Discounts on pet care

Flexible schedules

401k plan

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Continuing education allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tukwila, WA is seeking knowledgeable Veterinary Assistants for our fast-paced emergency department. Schedule options include Mon/Tue/Thu overnights, Sun-Tue swing, or Sun/Thu/Fri/Sat daytime. Pay ranges $23.61–$32.82/hr, with differential pay for eligible nights/weekends.

Shift differentials: Mon-Fri nights $4; Sat/Sun nights $5.50; Sat/Sun day $4.00. visa sponsorship not available.

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 monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams and monitor heart rate, pulse, capillary refill, mucous membranes, temperature and respiration.
• Possess working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with ASA I or II cases.
• Stay current on RECOVER CPR guidelines and follow assigned roles.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tukwila, WA is seeking knowledgeable Veterinary Assistants for our fast-paced emergency department. Schedule options include Mon/Tue/Thu overnights, Sun-Tue swing, or Sun/Thu/Fri/Sat daytime. Pay ranges $23.61–$32.82/hr, with differential pay for eligible nights/weekends.

Shift differentials: Mon-Fri nights $4; Sat/Sun nights $5.50; Sat/Sun day $4.00. visa sponsorship not available.