Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,416 - 35,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual continuing education allowance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

BluePearl in North Hills, Pittsburgh, is looking for a skilled Veterinary Assistant to provide nursing care, assist with surgery, and ensure patient safety. Candidates need a compassionate approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers competitive hourly pay and an exciting opportunity for career advancement through talent development programs.

Benefits include health insurance, annual education allowance, and discounts on pet treatments.

Qualifications

• Strong patient handling skills and commitment to safety.
• Demonstrates sterile techniques and collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to standards.
• Assist with surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Document patient care and communicate effectively.

Skills

Compassionate patient handling

Detail-oriented

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Prior veterinary experience

Job description

BluePearl in North Hills, Pittsburgh – Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl in North Hills, Pittsburgh is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant.

Pay

$18.45 - $25.50 per hour. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

Competitive shift differential pay is available for eligible nights and weekends.

Shift Differentials

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.00 Shift Differential

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values
• Assist with surgical and diagnostic procedures
• Prepare and recover patients for anesthesia and surgery
• Support patient monitoring, nursing care, and treatment administration
• Perform laboratory and imaging related duties
• Maintain surgical equipment, instruments, and sterile environments
• Document patient care and communicate with clients and team members
• Support hospital operations and collaborate across services as needed
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has prior veterinary experience and is compassionate, detail oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced team environment. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong patient handling skills, a commitment to safety and sterile technique, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues while delivering outstanding care to patients and clients.

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.
• Continuous learning support: annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• 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.

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/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 affectionate 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.