Overnight Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Glendale, WI is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over 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.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S.
• Not required for future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• 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.
• A family-like culture in our hospitals.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.