Veterinary Assistant, Critical Care

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO is looking for an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis.

Requirements

• 1-3 years veterinary medicine experience required

Pay

• $22 – $29 / hour, dependent on experience and advancement through the CareerTrax leveling system
• Competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends (based on a 4-hour minimum)

Schedule

• Tuesday – Thursday; 8a-8p
• ER/ICU on-call and holiday contributions required

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Career advancement through skillset-based leveling system and leadership development programs
• Annual continuing education allowance, free CE sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans
• Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment