Packroom Veterinary Assistant

About the Role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN seeks a Pack Room Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced Surgery Department. Our Veterinary Surgery Assistants help veterinarians with crafting and going over surgical plans and estimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (e.g. radiographs, lab work), setting patients up for surgery, assisting with surgery, discharging patients, and handling client communications. A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed.

Schedule

• 5 -8 hour shifts

Pay

• $19.39 - $28.00 / hour. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system.
• Competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends (based on a 4-hour minimum):
  • Mon - Thurs: 6 pm to 8 am = $3.50 Shift Differential
  • Sat-Sun 8am-6pm = $3.50 Shift Differential
  • Fri - Sun: 6 pm to 8 am = $5.00 Shift Differential

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble surgery, procedure, and treatment packs according to hospital standards.
• Clean, inspect, and package surgical instruments and equipment for sterilization.
• Operate and monitor autoclaves and other sterilization equipment to ensure proper processing.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records and logs in accordance with hospital policies.
• Stock and organize surgical supplies, instruments, and consumable inventory within the pack room.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify leadership of low-stock items or supply needs.
• Ensure all packs and supplies are properly labeled, dated, and stored.
• Perform routine quality checks on instruments to identify damage, wear, or missing items.
• Assist with cleaning and disinfecting equipment and work areas to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Follow infection control, OSHA, and hospital safety protocols at all times.
• Collaborate with technicians, assistants, and veterinary staff to ensure procedural readiness.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pack room environment.
• Help ensure all specialty departments have the necessary sterile instruments and supplies available for patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support hospital operations and patient care.
• Ensure all necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and properly set up for scheduled procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical teams to maintain efficient case flow and minimize procedure delays.
• Assist with room preparation and breakdown before and after procedures while adhering to infection control standards.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Leveled by skillset with advancement opportunities as you gain more skills and experience.
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Endless opportunities to advance in career as a member of Mars Veterinary Health.
• Opportunity to collaborate with, work with, or join specialty departments: Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and BluePearl University for training.
• Free VETgirl Elite membership.
• Local, regional, and abroad volunteer opportunities (examples include coral reef restoration, Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).
• Collaboration with local and online Veterinary Technician Colleges.
• Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
• Active collaboration with Veterinary Colleges to offer internships, externships, and post-graduation opportunities.
• Hospital committees that focus on associate wellbeing and plan monthly outings and events.
• Bi-annual merit increase opportunities.
• Competitive shift differentials.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Hinge Health membership.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.