Night ER Veterinary Assistant: ICU & Diagnostics

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Arden Hills, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Continuing education

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency department. You will triage emergencies, assist the DVM with diagnostics and procedures, discharge patients, and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities include nursing care, medication administration, phlebotomy, physical exams, anesthesia support, and adherence to CPR guidelines. Our team emphasizes continuous learning and a collaborative culture in a busy hospital setting.

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; monitor heart rate, pulse, capillary refill, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Assist with anesthesia/monitoring equipment for ASA I or II patients.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency department. You will triage emergencies, assist the DVM with diagnostics and procedures, discharge patients, and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities include nursing care, medication administration, phlebotomy, physical exams, anesthesia support, and adherence to CPR guidelines. Our team emphasizes continuous learning and a collaborative culture in a busy hospital setting.