Packroom Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Career growth

CE allowance

VETgirl Elite

Job summary

BluePearl in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a Pack Room Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced Surgery Department. You will prepare and assemble surgical packs, assist with sterilization, and support autoclave operations while maintaining infection control standards.

This role includes handling inventory, labeling, and room prep for procedures, with on-call rotation after training. Competitive pay, shift differentials, and growth opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health are offered.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced, hospital environment experience preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating on-call after training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble surgery packs per hospital standards.
• Clean and package surgical instruments for sterilization.
• Operate autoclaves and monitor sterilization processes.
• Maintain sterilization records and logs.
• Stock and organize pack room supplies and inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify leadership of low-stock items.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of packs and supplies.
• Perform routine quality checks on instruments.
• Assist with cleaning and disinfecting equipment and areas.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with technicians and veterinary staff for readiness.
• Keep pack room organized and efficient.
• Ensure sterile instruments are available for procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical teams to minimize delays.

Tools

Autoclaves

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN seeks a Pack Room Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced Surgery Department!

Meet our Team:

• 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 Surgery Assistants help veterinarians with crafting and going over surgical plans and estimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (e.g. radiographs, lab work), setting patients up for surgery, assisting with surgery, discharging patients, and handling client communications. A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed.

Schedule:

5 -8 hour shifts

Pay:

$19.39 - $28.00 / 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 differential is based on a 4-hour minimum.

• Mon - Thurs: 6 pm to 8 am = $3.50 Shift Differential
• Sat-Sun 8am-6pm = $3.50 Shift Differential
• Fri - Sun: 6 pm to 8 am = $5.00 Shift Differential

As a Pack Room Surgery Assistant, you will:

• Prepare and assemble surgery, procedure, and treatment packs according to hospital standards.
• Clean, inspect, and package surgical instruments and equipment for sterilization.
• Operate and monitor autoclaves and other sterilization equipment to ensure proper processing.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records and logs in accordance with hospital policies.
• Stock and organize surgical supplies, instruments, and consumable inventory within the pack room.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify leadership of low-stock items or supply needs.
• Ensure all packs and supplies are properly labeled, dated, and stored.
• Perform routine quality checks on instruments to identify damage, wear, or missing items.
• Assist with cleaning and disinfecting equipment and work areas to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Follow infection control, OSHA, and hospital safety protocols at all times.
• Collaborate with technicians, assistants, and veterinary staff to ensure procedural readiness.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pack room environment.
• Help ensure all specialty departments have the necessary sterile instruments and supplies available for patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support hospital operations and patient care.
• Ensure all necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and properly set up for scheduled procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical teams to maintain efficient case flow and minimize procedure delays.
• Assist with room preparation and breakdown before and after procedures while adhering to infection control standards.

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 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.
• The opportunity to collaborate with, work with, or join one of our specialty departments: Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology.
• 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, and our own BluePearl University for training.
• Free VETgirl Elite membership.
• We are proud to participate local, regional, and abroad volunteer opportunities (examples include coral reef restoration, Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).
• Collaboration with local and online Veterinary Technician Colleges.
• Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
• An active collaboration with Veterinary Colleges to offer internships, externships, and post-graduation opportunities.
• Hospital committees that focus on associate wellbeing and plan monthly outings and events.
• Bi-annual merit increase opportunities.
• Competitive shift differentials.

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

• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
• Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Hinge Health membership
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning

We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.

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.

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 you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, 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.