Veterinary Assistant- Overnight Emergency

BluePearl Vet, LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their emergency department. In this fast-paced role, you will provide essential nursing care, assist in diagnostics, and communicate with clients to ensure the best outcomes for pets. The company values continuous learning and offers numerous opportunities for growth within a supportive, family-like culture. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in dynamic environments, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off and floating holidays

Continuing education allowance

Trupanion pet insurance discounts

Parental leave benefits

Access to BluePearl University for training

Support from a licensed social worker

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care and client communication is essential.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy and anesthesia monitoring is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and assist DVM in emergency situations.
• Perform diagnostics and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Client Communication

Phlebotomy

Anesthesia Monitoring

CPR Guidelines

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Anesthesia Equipment

Diagnostic Tools (Radiographs, Lab Work)

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency 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 on a team to provide quality care for pets?

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

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 / hour

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

Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, etc.), setting patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharging patients, and handling client communication.

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will:

• 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 monitor therapeutic response.

• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.

• Perform phlebotomy.

• Perform physical exams; accurately count heart rate, 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 demonstrate proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

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.

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 you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, 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.