Specialty Veterinary Assistant: Emergency, ICU & Diagnostics

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Education allowance

Career development

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to support across our Specialty Departments. You will triage emergencies, assist DVMs, perform diagnostics, and help in ICU/ward settings.

This role emphasizes teamwork, client communication, and ongoing learning. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for skill development in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Patient triage

Radiography support

Tools

Radiography

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to support across our Specialty Departments. You will triage emergencies, assist DVMs, perform diagnostics, and help in ICU/ward settings.

This role emphasizes teamwork, client communication, and ongoing learning. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for skill development in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care setting.