Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Brief Media, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for nights/weekend

Pet insurance discounts

Discounts on pet treatments and food

Career growth and leadership programs

Continuing education opportunities

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

BluePearl in Reno, NV is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant for our Surgery Department. The role includes nursing care, vital signs assessment, IV fluid management, surgical prep, and client communication. Competitive shift differentials apply for nights and weekends.

This position operates in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment with opportunities for career growth and CE support. Compensation is $18.45–$25.30 per hour plus differential pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing or assistant roles preferred.
• Ability to perform nursing care and monitor patients per hospital standards.
• Familiarity with IV therapy and surgical prep is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients per hospital standards.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.
• Set up and manage IV fluids and pumps, troubleshoot errors.
• Prep surgical cases and maintain OR etiquette.
• Communicate effectively with clients in the exam room.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing care

IV fluids administration

Surgical prep

Client communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Tools

IV pumps

Job description

BluePearl in Reno, NV is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant for our Surgery Department!

Pay Scale (Vet Assistant I): $18.45 - $25.30/Hr

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

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.

*Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

For example:

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.50 Shift Differential

As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant, you will:

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Performs physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understands normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.
• Able to set up intravenous fluids.
• Administers subcutaneous fluids.
• Can operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.
• Able to disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy
• Proficient in instrument and sterilization processing, prepping surgical cases and operating room etiquette
• Communicates effectively with clients in exam room environment

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 his/her career.
• In order 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.
• 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.
• Lyra; 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.
• 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.
• Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

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.