Surgical Veterinary Assistant — ICU, Scrub & Post-Op Care

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts for associates on pet care

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University access

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tukwila, WA is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Team. The role includes nursing stable patients, assisting with diagnoses, and preparing cases for surgery with boarded surgeons.

We offer competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends, ongoing education opportunities, and a supportive, growth-focused work environment within Mars Veterinary Health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds; lifting heavier weights requires assistance.

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 exams and monitor vital signs.
• Set up intravenous fluids and administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Scrub in for surgical procedures with boarded surgeons.
• Clean operating rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Document history for consults and communicate post-operatively with clients.
• Work independently while contributing to a team goal.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tukwila, WA is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Team. The role includes nursing stable patients, assisting with diagnoses, and preparing cases for surgery with boarded surgeons.

We offer competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends, ongoing education opportunities, and a supportive, growth-focused work environment within Mars Veterinary Health.