Night Emergency Veterinary Assistant | Fast-Paced Pet Care

BluePearl; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Pet discounts on treatments and food

Continuing education allowance

Health insurance options

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off and floating holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for its fast-paced emergency department. You will triage cases, assist DVM with estimates, perform diagnostics, set patients up in ICU, discharge, and handle client communication.

Join a team that values ongoing learning, offers shift differentials, and supports growth through education and benefits. This role is on-site in a high-energy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care preferred.
• Ability to triage and assist DVM with estimates and plans.
• Familiarity with diagnostics, ICU setup, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards and core values.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Understand medication classifications, monitor therapeutic responses.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.
• Assist with anesthesia/monitoring equipment for ASA I or II patients.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and perform assigned roles.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Phlebotomy

CPR knowledge

Education

Veterinary assistant certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for its fast-paced emergency department. You will triage cases, assist DVM with estimates, perform diagnostics, set patients up in ICU, discharge, and handle client communication.

Join a team that values ongoing learning, offers shift differentials, and supports growth through education and benefits. This role is on-site in a high-energy hospital environment.