ICU Veterinary Assistant — Critical Care Team

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Education allowance

Career growth

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for the Critical Care department. The role involves nursing care in ICU, diagnostics, client communication, and discharge planning, with a Sunday + Monday ICU schedule and a Wednesday triage shift.

Responsibilities include performing exams, phlebotomy, medication administration, anesthesia support, and adhering to RECOVER CPR guidelines as assigned by clinicians. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and ICU tasks.
• Comfort with fast-paced, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to ICU/inpatient patients.
• Report signalment, problem list, and plan during rounds.
• Monitor medications and monitor therapeutic response.
• Perform phlebotomy and physical exams.
• Assist with anesthesia/monitoring for ASA I–II cases.
• Remain current on CPR guidelines and designated role.

Skills

Nursing care

Radiographs

Lab work

Phlebotomy

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR training

Team player

Tools

Radiography equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for the Critical Care department. The role involves nursing care in ICU, diagnostics, client communication, and discharge planning, with a Sunday + Monday ICU schedule and a Wednesday triage shift.

Responsibilities include performing exams, phlebotomy, medication administration, anesthesia support, and adhering to RECOVER CPR guidelines as assigned by clinicians. Competitive pay and benefits offered.