Veterinary Assistant - Neurology

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible work schedules

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off

Annual continuing education allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Northfield Township, Illinois is hiring an experienced Neurology Veterinary Assistant to provide essential care to our patients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge base in veterinary practices and will be motivated to work in a fast-paced team. We offer competitive perks, including medical insurance, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career advancement.

Join us to be part of a team that is passionate about improving pet care.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge base in veterinary practices.
• Motivation to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide nursing care and perform physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards.
• Discharge and refill medications as needed.
• Educate clients and gather patient histories.
• Monitor vital signs and perform physical examinations.
• Restrain patients during consultations and diagnostics.

Skills

Nursing care

Client education

IVC placement

Venipuncture

Vital parameter understanding

Job description

Overview

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Neurology Veterinary Assistant.

• Are you a passionate assistant looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field?
• Are you passionate about Neurology?!
• Do you want an opportunity to work with some of the brightest veterinary professionals in this industry?

We strive to provide state-of-the-art services to our patients and clients. We are very proactive in supporting our technician team to advance their careers. We have many specialized technicians in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Emergency/Critical Care. Applicants should have a strong knowledge base, motivation to learn, and ambition to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

As a Neurology Veterinary Assistant, You Will

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values
• Discharge, perform call backs and refill medications
• Client education, gathering histories and communicating that to the Clinician
• Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters
• Comfortable with IVC placement and venipuncture
• Set up intravenous fluids.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.
• Restrain patients during consults and during diagnostics

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 associates 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.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer 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.
• We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment
• 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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

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.