Veterinary Assistant - Cardiology

BluePearl; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Cardiology Veterinary Assistant to join their passionate team in California. The role involves providing care to pet patients, assisting clinicians, and helping in diagnostics. BluePearl offers numerous growth opportunities, including a supportive environment and various benefits, making it an excellent place to advance your career.

Benefits

Pet insurance

Continuing education allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Passion for veterinary care and cardiology.
• Experience in animal handling and care skills.
• Ability to perform basic medical math.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team in providing care to patients.
• Report patient conditions during nursing rounds.
• Administer medications and perform lab work.

Skills

Patient care

Medical math

Communication

Medication administration

Triage

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an extraordinary Cardiology Veterinary Assistant!

Pay Band: $20.30 - $30.10/Hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6:30 PM

Are you a passionate assistant looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field?

Are you passionate about Cardiology?

Do you want to work with some of the brightest veterinary professionals in the industry?

If you are looking to advance your career, please check us out.

As a Cardiology Veterinary Assistant, you will:

1. Assist the nursing team in providing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
2. Report patient signalment, problem list, and plan during nursing rounds.
3. Calculate basic medical math.
4. Understand classification of commonly-used medications, associated side effects, and monitor therapeutic response.
5. Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
6. Perform lab work.
7. Triage and obtain patient history.
8. Assist clinicians with diagnostic procedures.
9. Provide patient care including treatments.
10. Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge orders to clients.

Why BluePearl?

1. We are passionate about pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for our associates on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
2. We support your growth. Our technicians are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain experience. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and workshops. Being part of Mars Veterinary Health offers endless career advancement opportunities.
3. We value continuous learning. We provide an annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
4. Your health and well-being are important. We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, paid paternity leave, short-term and long-term disability, flexible schedules, paid time off, and a regional licensed social worker for support.
5. We foster a family-like culture. We believe in working together to lead the industry by providing remarkable care for pets.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All individuals will be treated with respect and dignity. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.