Surgery Veterinary Assistant

About the Role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department in Kirkland, WA. If you are committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets, thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment, and are a team player, we want to hear from you.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am-8pm

Pay

$23 - $31 / hour

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheters in the cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exams, including accurately counting heart and pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormalities are detected.
• Set up intravenous fluids, administer subcutaneous fluids, and operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps, troubleshooting errors as needed.
• Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy, including signs of overload.
• Handle some post-operative client communication and work independently while contributing to larger team goals.

Requirements

• Prefer a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule once training is completed.
• Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Why BluePearl?

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for associates on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Opportunities for growth through talent development programs, leadership workshops, and career advancement within Mars Veterinary Health.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, access to BluePearl University, and over 2,000 medical journals.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, parental leave, flexible work schedules, 401k, and paid time off.
• Health and well-being resources for stress management, mental health, and work-life balance.
• A family-like culture focused on teamwork and enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Assistance during the application process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.