Veterinary Dentistry Assistant — Fast-Paced Emergency Care

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments and food

Annual continuing education allowance

BluePearl University training

Flexible work schedules

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off and floating holidays

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for the Dentistry department. You will assist DVMs with diagnostics, triage emergencies, and support client communication while helping prepare patients for procedures.

Responsibilities include nursing care, reporting patient status, administering medications, performing exams, and monitoring anesthesia. You will work with hospital-wide standards and stay current with CPR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Nursing care and patient monitoring.
• Medication administration and safety.
• Awareness of anesthesia/monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients per hospital standards.
• Report patient status during rounds and planning.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR knowledge (RECOVER)

Patient assessment

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA seeks a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant for the Dentistry department. You will assist DVMs with diagnostics, triage emergencies, and support client communication while helping prepare patients for procedures.

Responsibilities include nursing care, reporting patient status, administering medications, performing exams, and monitoring anesthesia. You will work with hospital-wide standards and stay current with CPR guidelines.