Triage Veterinary Assistant — Overnight & Day Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Education allowance

Flexible schedules

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking two Overnight OR Daytime Veterinary Assistants on 4/10 shifts. Pay ranges from $22 to $29 per hour, with progression through a competency system that excludes overnight differentials.

The role covers intake/triage, vital signs, client communication, and nursing rounds. Responsibilities include patient flow, stocking, and maintaining hospital census. This is a hands-on, pet-centered position within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Comfortable in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Intake and triage of incoming patients.
• Report patient signalment, problem list, and plan during nursing rounds.
• Comfortable taking vitals: heart rate, pulse, CRT, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Client communication and education.
• Perform consistent rechecks, chart vital sign trends and client updates.
• Constant communication with intaking doctor to ensure prompt and proper patient care.
• Stocking and cleaning as needed.
• Monitor waiting/exam room clients; assist with refreshments/marketing materials; update clients on wait time/patient status.
• Maintain open communication with the doctor and technical staff to minimize wait times and maximize patient flow.
• Manage Cornerstone/Instinct hospital census.

Skills

Triage and intake

Vital signs monitoring

Client communication

Charting and nursing rounds

Team communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking two Overnight OR Daytime Veterinary Assistants on 4/10 shifts. Pay ranges from $22 to $29 per hour, with progression through a competency system that excludes overnight differentials.

The role covers intake/triage, vital signs, client communication, and nursing rounds. Responsibilities include patient flow, stocking, and maintaining hospital census. This is a hands-on, pet-centered position within a collaborative team.