Relief Veterinary Assistant

AAVMP; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a skilled Relief Veterinary Assistant to pick up as-needed shifts in our emergency department. Overnight availability is strongly preferred. Pay ranges from $16.50 to $25.30 per hour plus competitive shift differentials.

Differentials apply to nights and weekends, with boosts of up to $4.50/hour. Duties include triage, radiographs, lab work, nursing care, physical exams, phlebotomy, medication administration, ICU management, and client

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary emergency care preferred.
• Ability to perform radiographs and run labs.
• Proficient in triage and patient assessment.
• Strong client communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases as they arrive.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, including radiographs and laboratory work.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with hospital standards and core values.
• Conduct physical exams with vital signs assessment.
• Phlebotomy and medication administration; monitor responses.
• Manage patients in the ICU or inpatient ward.
• Discharge patients and communicate with clients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CPR guidelines and emergency roles.

Skills

Triage skills

Radiographs

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Tools

Radiography equipment

Monitoring equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a skilled a Relief Veterinary Assistant to pick up as‑needed in our emergency department! Overnight availability is strongly preferred.

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

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.