Surgery Vet Assistant — Night/Weekend Shift Differential

BluePearl; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Competitive pay

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Savannah, GA is seeking a skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will provide nursing care to patients and assist during procedures, monitor vital signs, and help with fluids and IV therapy.

We offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked at nights and weekends. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $25.90 per hour, depending on experience and advancement through our competency tool.

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care to stable patients following hospital standards.
• Ability to place peripheral IV catheter in cephalic vein.
• Monitor vital parameters and report abnormalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exam; monitor heart rate, pulse, capillary refill, mucous membranes, temperature and respiration.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert doctor when abnormal.
• Set up intravenous fluids and administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Operate and troubleshoot IV fluid pumps and connect/disconnect fluids aseptically.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

Skills

Nursing care

IV catheter placement

Vital signs

Fluid therapy

Aseptic technique

Tools

IV pumps

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Savannah, GA is seeking a skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will provide nursing care to patients and assist during procedures, monitor vital signs, and help with fluids and IV therapy.

We offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked at nights and weekends. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $25.90 per hour, depending on experience and advancement through our competency tool.