Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

BluePearl; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant for the Surgery Department. This role involves providing nursing care, performing physical exams, and ensuring quality patient monitoring. Join a passionate team committed to exceptional pet care and enjoy opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments

Annual continuing education allowances

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy.
• Perform physical exams and assess vital parameters.

Skills

Nursing Care

Teamwork

Patient Monitoring

Education

Veterinary Experience

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery 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.

A BluePearl Surgery Assistant will be responsible for some post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. Preferably, candidates should have a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital. A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed.

As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant, you will:

1. Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
2. Utilize their ability to place peripheral intravenous catheters in the cephalic vein.
3. Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
4. Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormalities are detected.
5. Set up intravenous fluids.
6. Administer subcutaneous fluids.
7. Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
8. Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
9. Monitor patient response to fluid therapy, including signs of overload.

Why choose BluePearl?

1. We are passionate about pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for our associates on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
2. We encourage growth and development. Our associates can advance through skill levels, participate in talent development programs, and leadership workshops. Being part of Mars Veterinary Health offers endless career advancement opportunities.
3. We support continuous learning with annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
4. We prioritize your health and well-being by providing medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave benefits, flexible work schedules, 401k and retirement plans, paid time off, and a regional licensed social worker for support.
5. We foster a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and mutual support to lead the industry in pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We treat all individuals with respect and dignity, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.