Surgical Veterinary Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Employee discounts on pet treatments

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for our Surgery Department. Compensation ranges from $17.50 to $25.00 per hour, dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.

The role requires at least two years of veterinary hospital experience, the ability to work independently within a team, and a rotating on-call schedule after training. You will perform nursing care, IV catheter placement, and fluid administration while

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Able to monitor vital signs and alert doctor when abnormal.
• Ability to set up and administer intravenous fluids.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards.
• Monitor vital signs and patient response to therapy.
• Assist with postoperative client communication.
• Operate IV fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Vital signs assessment

Nursing care

Independent work

Education

2+ years veterinary hospital experience

Tools

Intravenous fluid pumps

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for our Surgery Department. Compensation ranges from $17.50 to $25.00 per hour, dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.

The role requires at least two years of veterinary hospital experience, the ability to work independently within a team, and a rotating on-call schedule after training. You will perform nursing care, IV catheter placement, and fluid administration while