Veterinary Assistant - ER

About the role

BluePearl is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join its fast-paced Emergency department in Olympia, WA.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases as they come in
• Assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed
• Perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc.)
• Set patients up 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 measure heart rate, 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 the designated role as assigned by the attending clinician or supervisor

Requirements

• Committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment
• Team player who enjoys working together to provide quality care for pets
• Must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card

Skills

• Triage emergency cases
• Assist veterinarians with estimates
• Perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork)
• ICU/inpatient patient setup
• Patient discharge
• Client communication
• Nursing care per hospital standards
• Patient signalment reporting
• Medication classification and monitoring
• Medication administration
• Phlebotomy
• Physical exam (vital signs)
• Anesthesia/monitoring equipment knowledge (ASA I/II)
• R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR proficiency

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Free continuing education sessions
• BluePearl University for training
• Access to over 2,000 medical journals (for clinicians)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans
• Health and well-being resources for stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management
• Family‑like culture and teamwork focused on enriching lives through remarkable care for pets

Pay

Starting pay band: $22 – $30 per hour (dependent on experience and advancement through the CareerTrax leveling system). Competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked nights and weekends (based on a 4‑hour minimum):

• Monday–Friday, 6 pm–8 am