Veterinary Assistant: ER/ICU Care & Career Growth

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Pet treatment discounts

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University training

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Duluth, MN is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to triage emergencies, assist DVM with overestimates when needed, and perform diagnostics including radiographs and lab work. The role includes patient setup in ICU or inpatient wards, discharge planning, and maintaining clear client communication.

Responsibilities include nursing care, medical administration, and monitoring of anesthesia/monitoring equipment.

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergencies and assist DVM with patient care.
• Perform diagnostics (radiographs, lab work) and assist in ICU/inpatient care.
• Assist with discharge planning and client communication.
• Support clinical rounds and documentation of patient status.

Skills

Nursing care

Emergency triage

Client communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Medication administration

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Duluth, MN is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to triage emergencies, assist DVM with overestimates when needed, and perform diagnostics including radiographs and lab work. The role includes patient setup in ICU or inpatient wards, discharge planning, and maintaining clear client communication.

Responsibilities include nursing care, medical administration, and monitoring of anesthesia/monitoring equipment.