Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department in Monterey, CA on an overnight basis. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician who knows how to run anesthesia. Not required to be a licensed technician.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases as they come in
• Aid DVMs in crafting and reviewing estimates as needed
• Perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc)
• Set up patients in ICU or Inpatient ward
• Discharge patients
• Handle client communication
• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitor therapeutic response
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration
• Perform phlebotomy
• Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications
• 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

Requirements

This is a starting point and is dependent on experience based on the Kahuna leveling system. Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday from 8pm-6:30am (full-time)

Qualifications

• Skilled Veterinary Technician or Assistant
• Committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment
• Enjoy working together on a team to provide quality care for pets

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and access to over 2,000 medical journals
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401(k) and retirement planning
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans
• Health and well-being resources for stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills

Pay

$24 - $36 /Hr

Schedule

Sunday-Wednesday from 8pm-6:30am (full-time)

Shift differentials

• Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential