Veterinary Assistant - Neurology

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Neurology Veterinary Assistant at our Olympia, WA hospital! We strive to provide state-of-the-art services to our patients and clients. We are very proactive in supporting our technician team to advance their careers. We have many specialized technicians in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Emergency/Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values
• Discharge, perform call backs and refill medications
• Client education, gathering histories and communicating that to the Clinician
• Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort
• Understand normal vital parameters
• Comfortable with IVC placement and venipuncture
• Set up intravenous fluids. Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors
• Restrain patients during consults and during diagnostics

Requirements

• Strong knowledge base, motivation to learn, and ambition to work in a fast-paced team environment

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for associates on pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Career advancement through skill-based leveling system
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Free continuing education sessions
• Access to BluePearl University for training
• Clinicians have 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
• Family-like culture

Pay

VA Pay: $22 - $27 / hour. Pay is dependent on experience and leveling through our competency system.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules available.