**BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine department!**

**Meet our BluePearl Pet Hospital Golden Valley team:**

**Work Schedule** : Full-Time with 4-day work week options available! **Shifts:** 7:30a - 6p Monday - Friday, rotating Saturdays 7:30a - 4p

**Pay Range VA I:** $20.00 - $26.00/hour

*This pay band is dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

**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

_The ideal candidate should be a positive, self-motivated, hard-working team player. Come work at a hospital where you can gain experience, have fun, and make a difference!_

As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant, you will assist the technicians and internists in caring for our clients and patients. This can include getting patient updates, restraining patients for blood draws or catheter placements, obtaining lab samples, filling prescriptions or assisting with endoscopic or ultrasound procedures. You will be involved with client contact through phone calls, email, and in person conversations.

**As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant you will:**

+ Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway) and clean and maintain equipment following procedure.

+ Discharge Internal Medicine patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid, and feeding tube demonstrations.

+ Help maintain a clean and well-organized hospital

+ 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

+ Communicate with owners to obtain patient updates and relay clinicians recommendations

+ Running samples on IDEXX blood machines, Imagyst reader

+ Assist with advanced imaging such as digital radiographs and ultrasounds

+ Additional job duties as assigned.

**Why BluePearl?**

+ Pet Passion: Enjoy Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for medical care at BluePearl.

+ Growth Opportunities: Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.

+ Continuing Education: Benefit from annual CE allowances, free training sessions, and Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.

+ Career Advancement: Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.

+ Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

**Benefits Include:**

+ Bi-annual merit increase opportunities

+ Paid time off and floating holidays

+ 401k and retirement planning

+ Maternal and Paternal leave benefits

+ Hinge Health membership

+ Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

+ Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits (a few of many examples include 12 free therapy sessions annually, a free Calm wellness app subscription, and access to regional social work)

+ Free VETgirl Elite membership and continuing education

+ Opportunities for volunteerism and professional development (examples include coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).

+ Uniform Allowance

+ MARS discounts - M&Ms, KIND Snacks, & T-Mobile are just some!

**Apply Today:** Apply now and become a key part of our vibrant team, dedicated to providing exceptional care in an innovative and supportive environment.

**_BluePearl Pet Hospital_** - _Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities._

Transform your career and make a real difference!

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.

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.