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BluePearl Veterinary Assistant - ER in Olympia, Washington
BluePearl/Olympia Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Department at our Olympia, WA location.
*Prior experience working in ER is required for this role.
VA Pay: $21.62 - $30.09 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax 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 – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential
We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant who is dependable, positive, and resilient, has good communication, and enjoys working in a team environment. The right fit for our team is someone who has goals and career aspirations is coachable, and likes to learn! If you have been looking for a way to advance your career, we invite you to apply.
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 ofcommonly usedmedications, associated side effects and appropriatelymonitorstherapeutic response.
Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratoryrateand effort.
Possess a working knowledge ofanesthesia/monitoringequipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or IIclassifications.
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 technicians 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.
In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and our own BluePearl University for training. Our Continuing Education Plan includes individual stipends and rollover benefits/CE hours for LVT/VTS.
To support your career growth, we offer Penn Foster tuition assistance to those who demonstrate the desire to successfully become a degreed and licensed Veterinary Technician. Our strategic partnership with Penn Foster offers qualifying associates a Veterinary Technician degree with up to 90% tuition assistance.
We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Parental Leave Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
Shift Differential for all hourly associates
Weekend Shift Differential for all hourly associates
Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Scrub Allowance
Referral Bonus Program
State licensure reimbursements, VTNE reimbursements
Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians
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.
We promote a team-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
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 all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or 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.