Oncology Vet Assistant — Growth & Flexible Hours

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Associate discounts on pet treatments

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO is hiring for our Oncology Department. Our Veterinary Assistant will provide nursing care, assist with anesthesia, handle patients, and maintain equipment in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes client communication and teamwork, with shift opportunities and ongoing training. Join a leading veterinary health network offering growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

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 appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO is hiring for our Oncology Department. Our Veterinary Assistant will provide nursing care, assist with anesthesia, handle patients, and maintain equipment in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes client communication and teamwork, with shift opportunities and ongoing training. Join a leading veterinary health network offering growth and development opportunities.