Night-Shift ER Veterinary Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency department. You will triage emergencies, assist DVMs with diagnostics, set up patients in ICU or inpatient wards, and maintain clear client communication.

You will provide nursing care, monitor vital signs, administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and support anesthesia and recovery. This role offers competitive pay and a collaborative team focused on remarkable care for pets.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary settings.
• Ability to perform diagnostics such as radiographs and lab work.
• Ability to discharge patients and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Understand classification of commonly used medications and monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.
• Assist with anesthesia/monitoring equipment for ASA I/II patients.
• Stay current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and assist as assigned by clinician.

Skills

Nursing care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

Medical terminology

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency department. You will triage emergencies, assist DVMs with diagnostics, set up patients in ICU or inpatient wards, and maintain clear client communication.

You will provide nursing care, monitor vital signs, administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and support anesthesia and recovery. This role offers competitive pay and a collaborative team focused on remarkable care for pets.