Overnight Veterinary Assistant - Orthopedics & Rehab

BluePearl; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off

Job summary

Skylos Sports Medicine, a BluePearl Partner in Woodstock, MD, is seeking a Full-time Overnight Veterinary Assistant. The role involves nursing care, patient evaluation, lab work, medication administration, and client education within an orthopedic, rehabilitation and sports medicine setting for canines.

We offer competitive shift differentials for eligible night and weekend hours, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, parental leave, and

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Assist with patient evaluation and examination.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Run routine lab work.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• Exercise patients.
• Clean kennels and ensure overall cleanliness of the hospital.
• Provide client education and communication.

Job description

Skylos Sports Medicine, a BluePearl Partner in Woodstock, MD, is seeking a Full-time Overnight Veterinary Assistant. The role involves nursing care, patient evaluation, lab work, medication administration, and client education within an orthopedic, rehabilitation and sports medicine setting for canines.

We offer competitive shift differentials for eligible night and weekend hours, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, parental leave, and