Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant with Shift Differentials

BluePearl; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift differentials

Pet insurance discounts

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University access

Life and health insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department. This role is an overnight position from 7pm to 7am, with competitive shift differentials and a pay range of $20.32–$30.00/hr.

The department emphasizes triage, diagnostics, ICU/inpatient care, and valuable client communication. The successful candidate will provide nursing care, assist DVM with estimates, perform phlebotomy, handle radiographs and lab work, and

Qualifications

• Overnight emergency veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Able to triage and assist DVM with prognostic estimates as needed.
• Competent in radiographs, lab work, and ICU/inpatient setup.
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to emergency patients per hospital standards.
• Report patient signals, problem list and plan during rounds.
• Understand meds, side effects, and monitor therapeutic responses.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic diagnostic tasks.
• Conduct physical exams including vital signs and mucous membranes.
• Assist with anesthesia/monitoring equipment for ASA I/II patients.
• Stay current with RECOVER CPR guidelines and assigned roles.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient rounds reporting

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR (R.E.C.O.V.E.R)

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department. This role is an overnight position from 7pm to 7am, with competitive shift differentials and a pay range of $20.32–$30.00/hr.

The department emphasizes triage, diagnostics, ICU/inpatient care, and valuable client communication. The successful candidate will provide nursing care, assist DVM with estimates, perform phlebotomy, handle radiographs and lab work, and