Neurology Veterinary Assistant | Flexible Hours & Growth

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments and food

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University training

Health insurance (medical/dental/vison

Parental leave and flexible schedules

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off and floating holidays

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Olympia, WA seeks a Neurology Veterinary Assistant to provide nursing care, client education, and vital sign monitoring for neurology patients. The role includes IV placement, venipuncture, IV fluid administration, and patient restraint during exams and diagnostics in a fast-paced specialty setting.

We offer a competency-based pay scale ( VA Pay: $22–$27/hour ) and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the BluePearl network as part of Mars

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge base in veterinary field.
• Motivation to learn and grow in a fast-paced team.
• Experience with nursing care and patient handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Discharge, perform callbacks and refill medications.
• Educate clients, gather histories and communicate to the clinician.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vitals (heart rate, capillary refill, mucous membranes, temperature, respiration).
• Understand normal vital parameters.
• Be comfortable with IV placement and venipuncture.
• Set up intravenous fluids.
• Operate and troubleshoot all brands of IV fluid pumps.
• Restrain patients during consults and diagnostics.

Skills

Nursing care

Client education

Vital signs

IV placement

Venipuncture

IV fluids setup

IV pump operation

Restraint of patients

Communication with clinicians

Education

Vet assistant training

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Olympia, WA seeks a Neurology Veterinary Assistant to provide nursing care, client education, and vital sign monitoring for neurology patients. The role includes IV placement, venipuncture, IV fluid administration, and patient restraint during exams and diagnostics in a fast-paced specialty setting.

We offer a competency-based pay scale ( VA Pay: $22–$27/hour ) and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the BluePearl network as part of Mars