Veterinary Assistant - Neurology

BluePearl; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 29,287 - 43,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible savings account

Annual Scrub Allowance

Parental Leave Benefits

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is looking for a skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their Neurology Team. This role involves providing nursing care, assisting in surgeries, and closely monitoring patient vital signs. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience and must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

BluePearl also offers a comprehensive benefits package, growth opportunities through career development programs, and access to continuing education resources. Join us in enriching lives through remarkable pet care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to manipulate up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients.
• Place intravenous catheters and administer fluids.
• Assist in surgeries and prepare operating rooms.
• Check in and communicate with clients.

Skills

Nursing care

Intravenous catheter placement

Physical examination

Vital parameter monitoring

Intravenous fluid setup

Surgical assistance

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Neurology Team!

Pay: $21.26 - $31.45 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system.

As a Neurology Veterinary Assistant, you will:

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Utilize the ability to place a peripheral intravenous catheter in the cephalic vein.
• Perform a physical exam; accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
• Be able to set up intravenous fluids.
• Administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
• Scrub in for surgical procedures with boarded surgeons.
• Set up and clean operating rooms; clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Check in, write up history for consults, and communicate to clients post‑operative while working independently and contributing to a larger team goal.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Prefer to have a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, and move) up to 50 pounds. Lifting higher weights requires assistance from another associate.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
• In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• Health and well‑being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Lyra; Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well‑being resources through Lyra – an online mental health support platform

• We promote a family‑like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500 per year reimbursement for CVT and $750 per year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non‑Credentialed, full‑time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full‑time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full‑time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro‑rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

Benefits:

• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: full‑time associates receive $200 per year in BluePearl store credit.
• Referral Bonus Program
• State licensure reimbursements
• VTNE reimbursements
• Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.