Veterinary Summer Student Patient Care Associate

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is looking for a passionate Summer Student Patient Care Associate. This role offers hands-on experience in specialty and emergency medicine, providing invaluable exposure to the veterinary health field. You will assist skilled professionals in various patient care tasks, enhancing your medical knowledge and technical skills. Ideal for students eager to learn and grow in a supportive, team-oriented environment, this opportunity promises to be both educational and fulfilling. Join a culture that values teamwork and excellence in pet care while making a real difference in the lives of animals.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Access to continuous education

Skill development programs

Leadership workshops

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Full-time student in an AVMA-accredited veterinary program.
• Available for 8-12 weeks between May and September.
• Animal experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and client communication.
• Perform basic physical exams and collect vital signs.
• Support clinicians during exams and diagnostic workups.

Skills

Veterinary terminology knowledge

Patient restraint

Basic physical examinations

Client communication

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Administering injections

Diagnostic tests

Education

DVM/VMD program

Veterinary technician/technologist program

Tools

Fluid pumps

Blood pressure monitors

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Veterinary Summer Student Patient Care Associate

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BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a dedicated Summer Student Patient Care Associate to join their team!

• Do you have a passion for animals?
• Are you looking to improve your skills and learn more about the veterinary health industry?
• Would you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

The summer student patient care associate is a student enrolled full-time in an AVMA-accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/veterinary medical doctor training program or veterinary technician/technologist/nursing training program. Students will be employed as temporary associates for 8-12 weeks, between May and September. They will be immersed in specialty and emergency medicine to augment their medical knowledge and technical skills. The role involves assisting doctors, technicians, and advanced patient care associates with all aspects of patient care and client communication.

As a Summer Student Patient Care Associate, You Will

• Possess knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and abbreviations
• Safely restrain canine and feline patients
• Perform basic physical examinations and collect patient vital signs
• Triaging patients over the phone and in-person
• Collect basic histories from clients
• Input patient data into the medical record system, document treatments, and communicate with the team
• Assist clinicians and technicians during exams and diagnostic workups
• Communicate discharge instructions effectively to clients
• Support clinicians and clients through euthanasia processes
• Participate in basic and advanced life support as directed
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters
• Administer subcutaneous fluids and injections (SQ, IM, IV)
• Operate basic equipment like fluid pumps, blood pressure monitors, and diagnostic tools
• Run in-house diagnostic tests and process slides for cytology
• Obtain diagnostic-quality radiographs using proper techniques and PPE

Students with prior veterinary experience or advanced curriculum may also perform:

• Urinary catheter placement
• Bandage application
• Endotracheal intubation
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Assisting with advanced procedures like endoscopy or surgery

Qualifications

• Full-time student enrolled in an AVMA-accredited DVM/VMD or veterinary technician/technologist/nursing program
• Available for 8-12 weeks between May and September
• No prior emergency or specialty experience required, animal experience preferred

Why BluePearl?

• Opportunities for growth and advancement through skill development programs and leadership workshops
• Access to continuous education, including BluePearl University and over 2,000 medical journals
• Supportive, family-like culture emphasizing teamwork and pet care excellence

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.