Overnight Veterinary Assistant - ER

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Lakewood (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal care facility is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to provide critical care in a fast-paced environment. The role includes triaging emergency cases, assisting veterinarians, and administering treatments. Ideal candidates will be skilled in patient care and thrive in collaborative settings.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid paternity leave

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medications and monitoring equipment.
• Proficiency in CPR guidelines.
• Experience in veterinary settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triaging emergency cases and assisting DVM.
• Administering medications and performing diagnostics.
• Discharge and client communication.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 during 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 reviewing 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 durations.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams; accurately record 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 for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage growth. Our technicians are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance their careers.
• We support continuous learning with an annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University 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 holidays for rest and reflection.

A regional licensed social worker is available to provide guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced environment.

We promote a family-like culture. We believe in working together to lead the industry by providing remarkable care for pets.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.