Overnight ICU Veterinary Assistant – Emergency Care

AAVMP; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Arden Hills, MN is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ICU department. You will triage emergency cases, assist DVM with estimates, perform diagnostics, and support patient care from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities include nursing care, rounds reporting, medication administration, phlebotomy, and monitoring anesthesia/monitoring equipment. Excellent client communication is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing or emergency care.
• Ability to triage emergency cases and work in fast-paced ICU.
• Knowledge of administering medications and monitoring patients.
• Strong client communication and teamwork with DVM.
• Willingness to stay current with CPR guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during rounds.
• Understand medication classifications and monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic diagnostics.

Skills

Nursing care

Emergency triage

Client communication

Phlebotomy

Animal handling

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Arden Hills, MN is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ICU department. You will triage emergency cases, assist DVM with estimates, perform diagnostics, and support patient care from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities include nursing care, rounds reporting, medication administration, phlebotomy, and monitoring anesthesia/monitoring equipment. Excellent client communication is essential in this role.