Veterinary Assistant- Surgery

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet hospital as a Veterinary Assistant in the Surgery Department, providing essential nursing care and support to pets. This role requires a commitment to quality care and teamwork in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts for pet treatments

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Continuing education allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Player

Communication

Job description

Join to apply for the Veterinary Assistant- Surgery role at BluePearl Pet Hospital

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

Schedule: Flexibility to work a potentially rotating shift (Monday - Friday) 4 10s.

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.

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

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

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support growth and development through skill-based leveling, talent development programs, and leadership workshops. Our affiliation with Mars Veterinary Health offers extensive career advancement opportunities.
• We emphasize continuous learning with annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We prioritize your health and well-being by providing medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support from a licensed social worker.
• We foster a family-like culture committed to leading the industry through remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is dedicated to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.