Veterinary Assistant - Critical Care

Oakland County Bar Association; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise vétérinaire reconnue recherche un Assistant Vétérinaire pour leur service de soins intensifs. Vous serez responsable de fournir des soins de qualité aux animaux, d'administrer des médicaments et de travailler en équipe pour assurer le bien-être des patients. Vous aurez des opportunités de formation continue et de développement de carrière au sein de leur organisation.

Benefits

Assurance santé

Possibilité d'avancement

Formation continue

Horaires flexibles

Congés payés

Qualifications

• Expérience dans les soins intensifs aux animaux requise.
• Compréhension des médicaments utilisés en médecine vétérinaire.
• Capacité à effectuer des examens physiques sur des animaux.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins infirmiers aux patients selon les normes de l'hôpital.
• Administrer des médicaments et surveiller la réponse thérapeutique.
• Effectuer des examens physiques et des analyses de laboratoire.

Skills

Soins vétérinaires

Communication avec les clients

Travail en équipe

Phlébotomie

Education

Diplôme d'assistant vétérinaire

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their Critical Care department.

Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment?

Are you a team player who enjoys working together to provide quality care for pets?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you!

Our Veterinary Assistants perform diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, etc.), set patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharge patients, and handle client communication.

As a Critical Care Veterinary Assistant, you will:

1. Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
2. Report patient signalment, problem list, and plan during nursing rounds.
3. Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
4. Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
5. Perform phlebotomy.
6. Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
7. Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
8. Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated roles as assigned by attending clinicians and/or supervisors.

Why BluePearl?

• We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage growth through skill level advancement, talent development programs, and leadership workshops. Our associates have opportunities to progress in their careers within Mars Veterinary Health.
• We support continuous learning with annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We prioritize your health and well-being by providing medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave benefits, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and a regional social worker support.
• We foster a family-like culture focused on teamwork and leading the industry through innovative care.
• BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, providing accommodations during the application process as needed.