Veterinary Assistant - ER
Company: BluePearl Vet, LLC
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 9, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN seeks a
knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our
fast-paced Emergency, ICU, and Triage departments.Are you committed
and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for
pets?Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work
environment?Are you a team player who enjoys working together on a
team to provide quality care for pets?If you answered "yes" to
these questions, then we want to hear from you.Our Veterinary
Assistants triage emergency cases and assist veterinarians with
crafting and going overestimates as needed. In addition, they
perform diagnostics (endoscopies, radiographs, labwork, etc),
assisting with treatments, and setting patients up in ICU or
Inpatient ward, discharging patients, and handling client
communication.As a Veterinary Assistant, you will: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 monitors
therapeutic response.Administer medications via appropriate routes
and duration.Perform phlebotomy.Perform physical exam; accurately
counts 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 demonstrates proficiency in
designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or
supervisor.Why BluePearl?Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion
pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments,
procedures, and food.We encourage you to grow with us. Our
associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as
they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing
our associates into leaders through talent development programs and
leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our
associates have endless opportunities to advance in their
career.The opportunity to collaborate with, work with, or join one
of our specialty departments: Critical Care, Opthalmology, Surgery,
Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology.To transform and lead
the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we
understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual
continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions,
and our own BluePearl University for training.Free VETgirl Elite
membership.We are proud to participate local, regional, and abroad
volunteer opportunities (examples include coral reef restoration,
Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and
Hawaii).Collaboration with local and online Veterinary Technician
Colleges.Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time
associates.An active collaboration with Veterinary Colleges to
offer internships, externships, and post-graduation
opportunities.Hospital committees that focus on associate wellbeing
and plan monthly outings and events.Bi-annual merit increase
opportunities.Competitive shift differentials.We value your health
and well-being as an associate by providing you with the
following:Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time
off and floating holiday plansA regional licensed social worker who
can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a
healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and
specialty care environment.Local and regional Mental Health and
Wellness benefits.Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
options.Hinge Health membershipParental leave benefitsFlexible work
schedules401k and retirement planningWe promote a collaborative
culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead
the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets
and our team.Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 / hourThis pay band is a starting
point and is dependent on experience and advancement through
CareerTrax leveling system. Candidates with VTS credentialing are
eligible for compensation commensurate with experience We also
offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked
for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour
minimum.For example:Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.50 Shift
DifferentialSat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00 Shift
DifferentialBluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in
which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are
an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital
status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity
or expression, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an
accommodation during the application process because of a
disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to
provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a
result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and
a Drug Free Workplace.
Keywords: BluePearl Vet, LLC, Rochester , Veterinary Assistant - ER, Healthcare , Minneapolis, Minnesota
Click
here to apply!
|