Triage Veterinary Assistant — Overnight/Day 4x4 + Growth

BluePearl; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Continuing education allowance

Health insurance

401k

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking two knowledgeable Overnight OR Daytime Veterinary Assistants on 4/10 shifts. Starting pay is $22-$29 per hour, with shift differentials for evenings and weekends.

The role focuses on triage, intake, vitals, client communication, and ongoing patient care, with a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule. Compensation includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and ongoing education opportunities through BluePearl University.

Qualifications

• Intake and triage of incoming patients.
• Comfortable taking vitals including heart rate, pulse, capillary refill, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Client communication and education.
• Perform consistent rechecks, chart vitals trends and client updates.
• Maintain open communication with the doctor and staff to minimize wait times.

Responsibilities

• Intake and triage of incoming patients.
• Report patient signalment, problem list, and plan during nursing rounds.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient condition.
• Communicate with clients and educate them about care.
• Recheck patients and chart vital sign trends.
• Coordinate with doctors to ensure timely patient care.
• Stock and clean as needed.
• Monitor waiting/exam room and update clients on wait times.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking two knowledgeable Overnight OR Daytime Veterinary Assistants on 4/10 shifts. Starting pay is $22-$29 per hour, with shift differentials for evenings and weekends.

The role focuses on triage, intake, vitals, client communication, and ongoing patient care, with a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule. Compensation includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and ongoing education opportunities through BluePearl University.