Overnight Veterinary Assistant - ER

Radiology Partners Gulf Coast; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Tacoma is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, responsible for providing nursing care and assisting veterinarians in a fast-paced environment. This role involves patient triage, diagnostics, and client communication, requiring passion for animal care and teamwork. The company offers competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

Paid time off and flexible work schedules

Trupanion pet insurance and discounts

Continuing education allowance

Paid paternity leave

Employer-provided disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in basic nursing skills and CPR guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to standards.
• Perform diagnostics and report assessments during nursing rounds.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of medications

Job description

BluePearl Tacoma is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department.

VA Pay: $20.32 - $30.09 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system.

We also 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 = $4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential

Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment?

Are you a team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you.

Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed. They perform diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, etc.), set patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharge patients, and handle client communication.

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will:

• 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 monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, 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 demonstrate proficiency in designated roles as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and can move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We focus 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 careers.
• We value continuous learning. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• We value your health and well-being by providing:
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Paid paternity leave and employer-provided short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.

We also have a regional licensed social worker to support your mental health and well-being.

We promote a family-like culture, working together to lead the industry through remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process.