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BluePearl Pet Hospitals lists this Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant opportunity in levittown, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overnight Veterinary AssistantBluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Overnight Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department at their Levittown, PA Hospital! Schedule: Back half of the week, 3x12s or 4x10s Pay: $19.39 - $28.72 / hour + competitive shift differentials Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going overestimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc), setting patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharging patients, and handling client communication. Emergency Veterinary Assistant Job Duties: Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values. Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds. Pharmacology Basic Medical Math IV Fluid Therapy 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? We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day. We also offer: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more. Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals. Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support. Company-paid disability coverage. Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually. Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses. 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 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. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card. BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is a national network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals. Our hospitals are located throughout the country, most of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Types of BluePearl Hospitals: Specialty and 24/7 Emergency Specialty & After-hours Emergency 24/7 Emergency After-hours Emergency Specialty Only Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine. Mission: Our mission: Enriching lives through remarkable care for pets At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans. Our vision: To transform the delivery of veterinary care through specialty and emergency medicine.
Worksite address
levittown, PA, 19054, US
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