Overnight Veterinary Assistant

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CE allowance

BluePearl University training

Pet insurance discounts

Paid time off / holidays

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant with strong phlebotomy experience to join our overnight emergency team. This 3x12 schedule includes rotating weekends and a competitive pay with shift differentials.

Responsibilities include triaging emergencies, radiographs, lab work, nursing care, and assisting DVMs. You will handle phlebotomy, administer medications, manage ICU patients, and communicate with clients while upholding hospital

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Ability to triage emergency cases.
• Knowledge of radiographs and basic lab work.
• Nursing care aligned with hospital standards.
• Familiarity with anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Ability to discharge patients and discuss estimates.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases as they arrive.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, including radiographs and laboratory work.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with hospital standards of care and core values.
• Conduct physical exams, including heart rate, pulse, capillary refill, mucous membranes, temperature and respiratory rate.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses.
• Set up and manage patients in the ICU or inpatient ward.
• Report patient signalment, problem lists, and treatment plans during rounds.
• Demonstrate knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Assist with ASA I or II patients; discharge patients and discuss estimates.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Radiographs

Laboratory work

Emergency nursing

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

CPR knowledge

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant with strong phlebotomy experience to join our thriving overnight emergency team!

Schedule:

3x12s with rotating weekends

Pay:

$16.50 - $25.30 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

We offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example:

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$3.00/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$3.00/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential

Emergency Veterinary Assistant Duties:

• Triage emergency cases as they arrive.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, including radiographs and laboratory work.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with hospital standards of care and core values.
• Conduct physical exams, including accurate assessment of heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, and respiratory rate.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations; understand medication classifications, associated side effects, and monitor therapeutic responses.
• Set up and manage patients in the ICU or inpatient ward.
• Report patient signalment, problem lists, and treatment plans during nursing rounds.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment
• Assist with patients classified as ASA I or II
• Discharge patients, handle client communication, and assist DVMs with creating + reviewing estimates as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in assigned emergency roles

Why BluePearl?

• We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
• Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills

Continuing Education Plan

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for LVTs and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for LVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150/year. Full-time LVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.