Relief Veterinary Assistant
Relief Veterinary Assistant
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a skilled Relief Veterinary Assistant to pick up as-needed in our emergency department. Overnight availability is strongly preferred.
Pay
This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. We Offer Competitive Shift Differential Pay For Eligible Hours Worked For Nights And Weekends. Shift Differentials Are Based On a 4-hour Minimum. For Example Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$3.00/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$3.00/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr.
Duties
- Triage emergency cases as they arrive.
- Perform diagnostic procedures, including radiographs and laboratory work.
- Provide nursing care in accordance with hospital standards of care and core values.
- Conduct physical exams, including accurate assessment of heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, and respiratory rate.
- Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations; understand medication classifications, associated side effects, and monitor therapeutic responses.
- Set up and manage patients in the ICU or inpatient ward.
- Report patient signalment, problem lists, and treatment plans during nursing rounds.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
- Assist with patients classified as ASA I or II.
- Discharge patients, handle client communication, and assist DVMs with creating + reviewing estimates as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in assigned emergency roles.
Qualifications
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.