Veterinary Assistant - Neurology

Pay

• $21.26 - $31.45/Hr

About the Role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their Neurology department in Monterey, CA. We are looking for a passionate assistant looking to improve their skills in the veterinary field, particularly in Neurology. We strive to provide state-of-the-art services to our patients and clients and 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. Applicants should have a strong knowledge base, motivation to learn, and ambition to work in a fast-paced team environment.

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 troubleshoot errors
• Restrain patients during consults and during diagnostics

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Opportunities to move up in level as they gain more skills and experience
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops
• Endless opportunities to advance in career as a member of Mars Veterinary Health
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Free continuing education sessions
• BluePearl University for training
• 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
• Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills