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BluePearl ER/ICU/Triage Veterinary Assistant in Golden Valley, Minnesota
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN, is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Vet erinary Assistant to join our fast-paced Emergency, ICU, and Triage departments.
Meet our Team:
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As a Vet erinary Assistant , you will:
Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
Understand the classification of commonly used medications associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response
Vitals: accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort
Work with state-of-the-art software such as Cornerstone and Instinct
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines
Work with the DVM and CVTs to assist in exams and patient treatments.
Feed, bathe, and provide enrichment to patients
Help maintain a clean and well-organized hospital
Assist with exams, diagnostics, and procedures
Assist with advanced procedures such as endoscopy, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis
Help monitor and care for patients after procedures
Work Towards
Advanced skills such as performing phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, NG tube placement, and more
Administering medication via all routes
Becoming proficient in hands-free radiology
Becoming proficient in laboratory equipment
Career leveling, including becoming a certified or non-certified technician
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 members of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
The opportunity to collaborate with, work with, or join one of our specialty departments: Critical Care, Ophthalmology, 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 in local, regional, and international volunteer opportunities (examples include coral reef restoration and 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 well-being 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 plans
A 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 membership
Parental leave benefits
Flexible work schedules
401k and retirement planning
We 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 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system.
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 – Thurs: 6pm to 8am = $3.50 Shift Differential
Fri - Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00 Shift Differential
BluePearl 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 vet eran 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.