Relief Veterinary Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 27,965 - 41,465; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant in Olympia, WA, where you will provide essential nursing care and support to animal patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing physical exams, and ensuring adherence to care standards.

The role offers competitive pay of $20.30 - $30.10 per hour, along with numerous benefits such as pet insurance, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us as we strive to provide exceptional veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Experience providing nursing care to patients.
• Ability to report on patient conditions accurately.
• Knowledge of medications and their side effects.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to standards.
• Administer medications and perform physical exams.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examination

CPR guidelines

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant in Olympia, WA!

Pay: $20.30 - $30.10/Hr

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $8.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.50 Shift Differential

As a 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 monitors therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, 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 demonstrates proficiency in designated role 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. 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.
• 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, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We provide medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

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 each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectionate preference, 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.