Surgery Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Care & Growth

BluePearl; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments

Career development programs

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University access

Health insurance options

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off and floating holidays

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our team in the Surgery Department. The role requires nursing care, IV catheter placement, vital signs monitoring, and assisting with surgical procedures.

Two or more years of veterinary hospital experience are preferred, with a rotating on-call schedule after training. We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to place peripheral IV catheters and monitor patient status.
• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call schedule after training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients following hospital standards.
• Place peripheral IV catheters and manage IV fluids.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.
• Alert doctors to abnormal findings and assist in surgery.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain operating rooms.
• Manage inventory and coordinate with purchasers.

Skills

Nursing care

IV catheter placement

Vital signs monitoring

Surgical assistance

Patient preparation

Inventory management

Tools

IV fluid pumps

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our team in the Surgery Department. The role requires nursing care, IV catheter placement, vital signs monitoring, and assisting with surgical procedures.

Two or more years of veterinary hospital experience are preferred, with a rotating on-call schedule after training. We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development within a collaborative team environment.